How much Lutalyse do you give a cow?
LUTALYSE HighCon Injection is used to control the timing of estrus and ovulation in estrous cycling cattle that have a corpus luteum. Inject a dose of 2 mL LUTALYSE HighCon Injection (25 mg dinoprost) intramuscularly or subcutaneously either once or twice at a 10 to 12 day interval.
Where do you give a Lutalyse shot in a cow?
LUTALYSE HighCon Injection is used to control the timing of estrus and ovulation in estrous cycling cattle that have a corpus luteum. Inject a dose of 2 mL LUTALYSE HighCon Injection (25 mg dinoprost) intramuscularly or subcutaneously either once or twice at a 10 to 12 day interval.
How long does it take for a cow to come into heat after Lutalyse?
2 to 5 daysAn injection of Lutalyse causes the corpus luteum to regress earlier than normal. This elimi- nates the source of progesterone. Usually, in 2 to 5 days after receiving Lutalyse, the female comes into heat and is ready for breeding.
How long does Lutalyse last?
For estrus synchronization, inject 5 mL LUTALYSE intramuscularly (IM) either once or twice at 10- to 12-day intervals. For treatment of unobserved estrus, inject a 5 mL dose IM.
What is the withdrawal period for Lutalyse?
Accidental spillage on the skin should be washed off immediately with soap and water. Residue Warnings: No milk discard or preslaughter drug withdrawal period is required for labeled uses in cattle. No preslaughter drug withdrawal period is required for labeled uses in swine.
Where is the best place to give a cow a shot?
According to the producers, the most commonly preferred site for muscle injections given by a veterinarian was the upper hip (32.2 percent), followed by the neck (28.2 percent) and the shoulder (16.1 percent).
How do you bring a cow into heat?
The injection of prostaglandin causes any cows with a corpus luteum present on one of their ovaries to regress, ceasing progesterone production. This then triggers the cows to come into heat/estrus.
How long can a cow go past its due date?
We always use the two week rule. They can calve two weeks before or after thier due date. Anything outside of those dates we consider it a clean up bull.
When should you Rebreed a cow?
within 85 daysCows must be rebred within 85 days of calving to have one calf per year. Most cattle operations have room for improvement; more than half of cattle operations do not have a defined breeding season. Of operations that have a defined breeding season, more than 60 percent had a breeding season longer than 84 days.
What does Lutalyse do in cows?
LUTALYSE Injection is used to control the timing of estrus and ovulation in estrous cycling cattle that have a corpus luteum. Inject a dose of 5 mL LUTALYSE Injection (25 mg dinoprost) intramuscularly either once or twice at a 10 to 12 day interval.
What will Lutalyse do to humans?
Inhalation may cause difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and respiratory irritation with coughing, wheezing, and sputum generation. May cause eye irritation. Exposure may cause temporary irritation, redness, or discomfort. Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation.
How much does Lutalyse cost?
Lutalyse Catalog #DescriptionPricesc-362914Rx5mg/ml, 30 ml$21.55sc-363010Rx5mg/ml, 100 ml$57.81