INDICATIONS :
Cattle: cows and heifers. For the control of the œstrus cycle in cows and heifers including:
• Synchronisation of œstrus in cycling cattle. To be used in combination with a prostaglandin (PGF2a).
• Induction and synchronisation of œstrus in non cycling cattle. To be used in combination with a prostaglandin and equine chorionic gonadotrophin (eCG, in the past called PMSG).
CONTRAINDICATIONS :
Do not use in sexually immature heifers. Do not use before 35 days have passed since previous calving. Do not use in animals suffering from infectious or non-infectious diseases of the genital tract. Do not use in pregnant animals.
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Vaginal use. 1.55 g of progesterone/animal for 7 days. Using an applicator, insert one device into the vagina of the animal. The intravaginal device should stay in place for 7 days. -In cycling cattle, the device has to be used in combination with a prostaglandin, injected 24 hours prior to removal of the device. -In non cycling cattle, an injection of a prostaglandin must be done 24 hours prior to removal of the device and an injection of eCG at the time of removal.
Advices for a correct use Disinfection procedure:
The applicator must be cleaned and disinfected in a non-irritating antiseptic solution before and after use and between each animal. Applicator method of use and Insertion: Bend the device before inserting in the applicator. Ensure the string is in the appropriate slot. Lightly lubricate the distal end of the applicator with an obstetrical lubricant. Clean the animal’s vulva before gently inserting the applicator in the vagina. Once the applicator has reached the fundus of the vagina, press on the handle to release the device.
Remove the applicator gently and ensure the string is outside the vulva. Shorten the string according to animal’s size if necessary. Removal: Remove 7 days after insertion by gently pulling on the exposed string. Timing of insemination: Animals should be inseminated 56 hours after removal of the device. The device is intended for single use only.
WITHDRAWAL PERIOD :
Meat and offal: zero days.
Milk: zero days.
During the treatment meat, offal and milk can be delivered for human consumption.