Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) is dosed at 1–1.8 mg total dose IM Once in horses, per SUCROMATE EQUINE - Deslorelin Acetate Injection, Suspension, Extended Release [US Product Label for Horses]. Louisville, KY: Thorn Bioscience LLC; 2021. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.378 (2026-08-01).. Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) is used in horses for Induction of ovulation. Routes documented in horses: IM. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) in horses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: SucroMate, Ovuplant
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–1.8 mg total dosemax 1.8 mg total | Once | Single injection when follicle >=35mm | Induction of ovulation | Strong | SUCROMATE EQUINE - Deslorelin Acetate Injection, Suspension, Extended Release [US Product Label for Horses]. Louisville, KY: Thorn Bioscience LLC; 2021. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.378 (2026-08-01). |
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Potent GnRH agonist that initially stimulates then downregulates GnRH receptors. Short-acting formulation (SucroMate) induces ovulation; implant formulation suppresses reproductive function long-term.
SucroMate IM injection used to induce ovulation in mares. Implant used off-label for suppression of reproductive behavior. Not for use in food-producing animals with implant formulation.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) dose range in horses, with cited source references: IM 1–1.8 mg total dose Once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) in horses: IM.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) in horses include: Single injection when follicle >=35mm. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) is indicated in horses for: Induction of ovulation.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) across species; consult the horse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. SucroMate IM injection used to induce ovulation in mares. Implant used off-label for suppression of reproductive behavior. Not for use in food-producing animals with implant formulation.
Why a species-specific page? Deslorelin Acetate (Livestock) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horses — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.