Altrenogest for Swine
Altrenogest is used in swine for Cystic ovarian disease/Estrus suppression, Estrus suppression, Estrus suppression/synchronization, Estrus synchronization in gilts. Routes documented in swine: PO. ExoticRx tracks Altrenogest dosing for swine from primary veterinary literature; sign in to view the full rule set. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Regu-Mate, Matrix
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Cited dose rules for Altrenogest in swine are available with a free ExoticRx account. Each row carries the route, dose range, frequency, indication, evidence level, and primary-source citation.
Mechanism of action
Synthetic progestagen that suppresses estrus by inhibiting gonadotropin release. Used for estrus synchronization in mares and gilts.
Side effects & warnings
EXTREME caution in handling — readily absorbed through skin. Women of childbearing age must use protective gloves. Do not use in horses intended for food.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Altrenogest pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.