Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Progesterone is dosed at 1380 mg total INTRAVAGINAL Inserted for 5-7 days in cattle, per Verified against Riviere & Papich, Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 10th Ed, p.708 (2026-08-01).. Progesterone is used in cattle for Estrus synchronization (CIDR). Routes documented in cattle: INTRAVAGINAL. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Progesterone in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRAVAGINAL | 1380 mg total | Inserted for 5-7 days | 5-7 days as part of protocol | Estrus synchronization (CIDR) | Strong | Verified against Riviere & Papich, Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 10th Ed, p.708 (2026-08-01). |
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Natural progestin binding progesterone receptors. Maintains pregnancy, suppresses estrus, and has anti-inflammatory effects on endometrium.
Used for luteal insufficiency and pregnancy maintenance. Exogenous progestins can cause pyometra, mammary neoplasia, diabetes, and acromegaly with prolonged use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Progesterone dose range in cattle, with cited source references: INTRAVAGINAL 1380 mg total Inserted for 5-7 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Progesterone in cattle: INTRAVAGINAL.
Cited course lengths for Progesterone in cattle include: 5-7 days as part of protocol. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Progesterone is indicated in cattle for: Estrus synchronization (CIDR).
These are general warnings for Progesterone across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for luteal insufficiency and pregnancy maintenance. Exogenous progestins can cause pyometra, mammary neoplasia, diabetes, and acromegaly with prolonged use.
Why a species-specific page? Progesterone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — 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.