Bird · Columba livia domestica · typical adult weight 0.30–0.50 kg
Deslorelin is dosed at 4.7 mg implant/pigeon (NOT mg/kg) IM implant once (single implant) in domestic pigeons, per 185. Cowan ML, Martin GB, Monks DJ, et al. Inhibition of the reproductive system by deslorelin in male and female pigeons (Columba livia). J Avian Med Surg. 2014;28:102-108. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Deslorelin is used in domestic pigeons for Suppression of egg laying / reproductive suppression. Routes documented in domestic pigeons: IM implant. A typical adult domestic pigeon weighs 0.30–0.50 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in domestic pigeons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM implant | 4.7 mg implant/pigeon (NOT mg/kg) | once (single implant) | Effectively controlled egg laying for at least 49 days; serum LH significantly reduced versus pretreatment for 56 days in males and 84 days in females. | Suppression of egg laying / reproductive suppression | Moderate | 185. Cowan ML, Martin GB, Monks DJ, et al. Inhibition of the reproductive system by deslorelin in male and female pigeons (Columba livia). J Avian Med Surg. 2014;28:102-108. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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These ranges are per kg. Enter your domestic pigeon's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Slow-release GnRH agonist implant. Continuous stimulation desensitizes GnRH receptors, suppressing LH and FSH release.
Initial hormone flare for 2-4 weeks. Duration varies by species (6-18 months). May trigger ovulation in some species before suppression. Remove implant to reverse effect.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for domestic pigeons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in domestic pigeons, with cited source references: IM implant 4.7 mg implant/pigeon (NOT mg/kg) once (single implant). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in domestic pigeons: IM implant.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in domestic pigeons include: Effectively controlled egg laying for at least 49 days; serum LH significantly reduced versus pretreatment for 56 days in males and 84 days in females.. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin is indicated in domestic pigeons for: Suppression of egg laying / reproductive suppression.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the domestic pigeon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Initial hormone flare for 2-4 weeks. Duration varies by species (6-18 months). May trigger ovulation in some species before suppression. Remove implant to reverse effect.
Why a species-specific page? Deslorelin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in domestic pigeons — 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.