Product Description
Altrenogest is a synthetic progestogen, a type of hormone, that is structurally related to progesterone. It is primarily used in veterinary medicine to control the reproductive cycles of animals, particularly mares and gilts (young female pigs). By mimicking the effects of natural progesterone, Altrenogest can suppress estrus (heat) and allow for synchronized breeding programs, improving herd management and reproductive efficiency. It is typically administered orally.
Product Properties
Property Description Chemical Formula C21H26O2 Molecular Weight 310.43 g/mol Appearance Typically a white to pale yellow crystalline powder Solubility Soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and chloroform; sparingly soluble in water Mechanism of Action Acts as a progesterone receptor agonist, suppressing gonadotropin release Primary Use Estrus synchronization in mares and gilts Administration Oral (commonly as a solution mixed with feed) Product Usage
Altrenogest is widely used in the livestock industry for reproductive management. Its primary applications include:
- Estrus Synchronization in Mares: It helps horse breeders control the timing of estrus and ovulation, facilitating scheduled breeding, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer programs. This leads to more predictable foaling dates.
- Estrus Synchronization in Gilts: In swine production, Altrenogest is used to synchronize estrus in groups of gilts, allowing for more efficient breeding management, farrowing schedules, and all-in/all-out production systems.
- Suppression of Estrus: It can be used to suppress estrus in performance mares to prevent behavioral changes associated with heat that might affect training or competition.
- Maintenance of Pregnancy: In some cases, it may be used to help maintain pregnancy in mares with a history of early embryonic loss due to progesterone deficiency, although this is a less common primary use.
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