What does Regumate do for mares?

Asked by: Jamie Parker

Regu-mate (altrenogest) is a synthetic hormone used to suppress the behavioral signs of heat (also called oestrusoestrusEstrous cycles start after sexual maturity in females and are interrupted by anestrous phases, otherwise known as “rest” phases, or by pregnancies. Typically, estrous cycles repeat until death. These cycles are widely variable in duration and frequency depending on the species.

How long can you keep a mare on Regu-Mate?

Regu-Mate® (altrenogest) is a form of progesterone that can help you reliably mange your mare’s estrous cycle. When given daily for up to 15 consecutive days, Regu-Mate reliably keeps mares from entering estrus. [1] When use of Regu-Mate is discontinued, mares will come into heat within 4 to 5 days.

Is Regu-Mate good for mares?

Prudent use of the progestin Regumate can be beneficial in the reproductive management of mares. However, the use of exogenous progestins is not warranted in many instances, and many mares are administered the drug without a clear medical indication.

Can Regu-Mate make mares worse?

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

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.

What happens if a female touches Regumate?

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.

Can mares come into season on Regumate?

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 it take for Regu-Mate to work on a mare?

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.

Is there an alternative to Regu-Mate?

Altren. FDA-approved Altren (altrenogest) provides safe, effective suppression of estrus in mares. This product is 95% effective after 3 days of treatment. The only FDA-approved generic alternative to Regu-Mate made in the USA.

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.

How often do you give a mare Regumate?

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.

Can you compete on Regumate?

Regumate may still be given to competition horses, the FEI has confirmed, despite the fact racing trainers have been told to remove it from their yards.

Can you put Regumate in feed?

MINIMIZE THE REGUMATE MESS
It is an oily liquid that is top-dressed over feed one time daily. It is usually not used in the winter when a horse is anestrous.

Is ReguMate light sensitive?

Available commercially as ReguMate^® and Matrix^®. May be used in dogs for luteal deficiency or to prevent premature delivery. Very sensitive to light.