What does PG600 do for sheep?
PG-600 is a single-dose injectable product labeled for estrous induction in swine, containing equine chorionic gonadotropin (80 IU/mL) and human chorionic gonadotropin (40 IU/mL). PG-600 is routinely used off-label for out-of-season estrous induction in sheep.
What is PG600?
P.G. 600® is intended as a management tool to improve reproductive efficiency in swine production operations. It is used for the induction of estrus in prepuberal gilts and weaned sows that are experiencing a delayed return to estrus.
How do you use CIDR in sheep?
- CIDR insert up close.
- Put the body of the insert into the applicator, with the tail in the slot.
- Place CIDR insert into the applicator.
- Lubricate the insert and applicator.
- Open the labia and slide the applicator in at a slight upward angle.
- Depress the plunger and withdraw the applicator slowly.
How is PG600 administered?
One dose (5 mL) of reconstituted P.G. 600, containing 400 IU serum gonadotropin (PMSG) and 200 IU chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), should be injected into the gilt or sow’s neck behind the ear. Prepuberal gilts should be injected when they are selected for addition to the breeding herd.
What does Estrumate do for sheep?
Improvement of reproductive management as : Estrus synchronization ,and ovulation combined in some cases with fixed insemination time.
How long does it take for PG 600 to work?
Generally between 50-60% of gilts are induced to express estrus after an intramuscular injection. But success can often vary from as low as 20% to as high as 100%. For those prepubertal gilts that express estrus, most (>90%) show estrus within 4-6 days after the injection.
How fast does PG600 work?
For those prepubertal gilts that express estrus, most (>90%) show estrus within 4-6 days after the injection. However, if gilts are already cycling and are given PG600, there is a 70% chance that they will grow and ovulate follicles, but will fail to express estrus.
How long does PG600 take to work?
This is one of the least variable com- ponents of the PG600® response. For those prepubertal gilts and weaned sows that express estrus, most (>90%) show estrus within 4-6 days after the injection.
What does CIDR stand for sheep?
Controlled Internal Drug Release
CIDRs (Controlled Internal Drug Release) are an intravaginal progesterone insert used in the beef cattle, dairy cattle, goat and sheep industries.
What does PMSG do in sheep?
PMSG is capable of supplementing and being substituted for both luteinising hormone and follicle stimulating gonadotrophin of the anterior pituitary gland in both the male and female, stimulating development of the ovarian follicle. This product is licensed for use in cattle, sheep and pigs.
What is the active ingredient in Estrumate?
cloprostenol
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL – 20 mL Vial Carton
| Active Ingredient/Active Moiety | ||
| Ingredient Name | Basis of Strength | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| cloprostenol sodium (UNII: 886SAV9675) (cloprostenol – UNII:4208238832) | cloprostenol | 263 ug in 1 mL |
Where should Estrumate be administered?
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Two ml of Estrumate (500 mcg of cloprostenol) should be adminis- tered by INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION for all indications in both beef and dairy cattle. Do not puncture stopper more than 10 times.
When to use PG 600 for pregnant mares?
A combination of Pregnant Mare Serum (PMSG) and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), PG 600® is used to induce fertile heat in non-cycling gilts over five and one-half months of age and weighing at least 187 lbs. and in sows at weaning that are experiencing a delayed return to estrus.
When to give PG 600 to perpuberal gilts?
PG 600 from Merck is used for induction of estrus (heat) in perpuberal gilts and weaned sows. Prepuberal gilts should be injected when they are selected for addition to the breeding herd. Sows should be injected at weaning during periods of delayed return to estrus. Labeled for Swine Only! Vaccine/Refrigerated product.
How long does PG 600 take for sows to return to estrus?
Sows: Helps return sows to estrus in early weaning programs. PG 600 complements AI programs, returning most sows to estrus in 3-7 days. Helps facilitate all-in/all-out schedules.
How does p.g.600 improve sow productivity?
Treatment with P.G. 600 increased the percentage of sows in estrus within seven (57.5 vs 40.9%) or 28 days (72.9 vs 59.5%); average interval to estrus was reduced (0.05 from 10.4 to 7.5 days) 3 Reduction of non-productive days reduces feed costs and improves pig flow, which leads to improved productivity