Hormones

Ruminants

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Hormones

Chronogest CR®

New, estrus synchronization sponge for small ruminants. Chronogest® CR combines high efficacy and the convenience of one formulation for use in all animal ages and production types.


Receptal®

A potent gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue (buserelin) used in fertility improvement programs, various estrus synchronization systems and treatment of reproduction disorders in cattle.


ProductDescription
RECEPTALA solution for injection containing a Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogue for the treatment of reduced fertility by ovarian dysfunction, induction of ovulation and improvement of conception rate in mares, cows and rabbits.
RALGRO MAGNUM IMPLANTSAn anabolic agent, containing zeranol, that increases rate of weight gain and improves feed efficiency in steers fed in confinement for slaughter.
RALGRO IMPLANTSAn anabolic agent containing zeranol. Used to increase the rate of weight gain and improve feed conversion in suckling beef calves, including replacement heifers between one month of age and weaning, weaned beef calves, growing beef cattle, feedlot steers and feedlot heifers.
FOLLIGON (CHRONO-GEST PMSG)Used for the management of reproduction and treatment of reproductive disorders in domestic animals. The active component is the hormone Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotrophin (PMSG; Equine Chorionic Gonadotrophin - ECG)
FERTAGYLContains gonadorelin, a deca-peptide identical toGonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH). Indicated for induction of ovulation in cattle and rabbits and treatment of ovarian cysts and improvement of fertility in cattle.
ESTRUMATE PROSTAGLANDINProstaglandin analogue for cattle containing cloprostenol sodium. Used to induce luteolysis in beef and dairy cattle.
CYCLIX BOVINEA solution for injection containing cloprostenol, a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2α. It is indicated for the treatment of reproductive disorders and reproduction management in cattle. NOTE: This product is not commercialized by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in the countries of the European Economic Area.
CRESTARAn implant containing the progestagen Norgestomet (17α-acetoxy-11β-methyl-19-norpregna-4-en-2.20-dione) and an injection containing Norgestomet and Estradiol valerate. Part of an estrus synchronisation programme for use in cows and heifers.
CHRONOGEST CRAn intravaginal sponge indicated for estrus synchronisation in sheep and goats. Each impregnated sponge contains Fluorogestone acetate.
CHORULONFor use in domestic animals for the control of fertility problems. The product contains human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) as a white freeze dried crystalline powder.