What Is Regumate Used For In Horses?

REGU-MATE (altrenogest) Solution 0.22% is indicated to suppress estrus in mares. Suppression of estrus allows for a predictable occurrence of estrus following drug withdrawal.

How long does Regu-Mate take to work on horses?

Regu-mate is a synthetic form of progesterone. Within three days of the start of treatment, Regu-mate will effectively suppress oestrus in 95 percent of mares. When given daily for up to 15 consecutive days, it reliably keeps mares from entering oestrus.

What are the side effects of Regu-Mate in horses?

Other signs may also occur in all persons administering the product, including headache, fever, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and hives.

Will Regu-Mate calm my mare?

Using Regu-Mate (altrenogest), horse owners can suppress a mare’s estrus (heat) cycle, which reduces undesirable changes in a horse’s behavior and mood. Within three days of the start of treatment, Regu-Mate for horses will effectively suppress estrus in 95% of mares.

What does Regu-Mate do for geldings?

As mentioned above, Regumate is a progestin, which, in males inhibits the release of Luteinizing Hormone (LH). LH stimulates leydig cells in testicles to produce testosterone. So when Regumate is given, LH is suppressed and testosterone is not produced, or produced to a lesser degree.

Can Regu-Mate make a mare worse?

In some mares Regumate can even worsen their behaviour, becoming more irritable, touchy and even overly aggressive.

How often do you give a horse Regu-Mate?

once daily
Detach syringe and administer solution orally at the rate of 1 mL per 110 pounds body weight (0.044 mg/kg) once daily for 15 consecutive days. Administer solution directly on the base of the mare’s tongue or on the mare’s usual grain ration.

What happens if I touch Regu-Mate?

Acute effects after single exposure are possible; however, continued daily exposure has a greater potential for these effects. Acute effects include disruption of the menstrual cycle, uterine or abdominal cramping, increased or decreased uterine bleeding and headaches.

Is there an alternative to Regu-Mate?

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How expensive is Regu-Mate?

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Does Regu-Mate stop seasons?

Regumate™ is a synthetic progesterone that is licensed for use in horses and given orally every 24 hours. Progesterone is the dominant hormone in the mare’s reproductive cycle and therefore daily supplementation with Regumate™ will prevent a mare from coming into season.

How long does a bottle of Regu-Mate last?

The datasheet for this product states the following: Shelf-life after first opening the immediate packaging: 150 ml bottle: 14 days. 250 ml, 300 ml and 1000 ml bottles: 28 days.

Why do horses fall after mating?

The most likely reason that mares lie down after mating is because they are overwhelmed and need to rest to bring their heart rate back down to normal levels. Stallions can be aggressive and hyperactive when courting and mating, and horses are socially sensitive creatures.

Can men touch Regu-Mate?

HUMAN WARNINGS: Skin contact must be avoided as Regu-Mate® (altrenogest) Solution 0.22% is readily absorbed through unbroken skin. Protective gloves must be worn by all persons handling this product. Pregnant women or women who suspect they are pregnant should not handle Regu-Mate® (altrenogest) Solution 0.22%.

Does my mare need Regu-Mate?

Once again, we have to ask “does my mare need Regumate”, and if there is not a clear indication of continued low progesterone levels (generally 4 ng/ml is considered sufficient to maintain pregnancy, although 2 ng/ml is considered sufficient by some researchers⁵), then the answer is probably “no”.

Does Regu-Mate cause weight gain?

Consideration for seasonal breeders – Treatment should begin at least one month before the anticipated onset of the breeding season. Precautions – Progestins likely cause weight gain in all species.

At what age should you not breed a mare?

Generally, mares are past their reproductive prime when they reach 15 to 16 years old. There are mares that can carry and deliver healthy foals into their 20s, but the majority of them have had multiple successful pregnancies before.

Is Regu-Mate prescription only?

This item is a prescription medication and cannot be sent until a valid prescription is received.

Can a mare come into heat while on Regu-Mate?

Regu-Mate(altrenogest) is a liquid oral medication that provides a synthetic source of progesterone. If you start it during diestrus, it will prevent your mare from returning to estrus as long as she continues to get a daily dose. When you stop, she’ll probably come into heat within five to 10 days.

Do horses need to be turned out every day?

Research has shown that horses require at least 8 to 10 hours of turnout per day, on good quality pasture, to achieve the minimum dry matter intake of 1% of their body weight. The recommended dry matter intake for an average horse is 1.25% to 2% of their body weight daily.

When should I start my mare on Regu-Mate?

o Progesterone (Regumate) – at 5 days post breeding for any mare that has had problems in the past, is on a 2^nd (+) cycle, or who was treated prior to breeding. Progesterone levels can be pulled at the pregnancy check to determine the need to continue.