Progesterone for Goat
Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Progesterone is used in goat for Estrus synchronization, out-of-season breeding. Routes documented in goat: INTRAVAGINAL. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Progesterone in goat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRAVAGINAL | 300 mg total (CIDR-G) | Inserted for 12-14 days | 12-14 days | Estrus synchronization, out-of-season breeding | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Mechanism of action
Natural progestin binding progesterone receptors. Maintains pregnancy, suppresses estrus, and has anti-inflammatory effects on endometrium.
Side effects & warnings
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 goat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Endocrine drugs with goat dosing
Progesterone dosing in other species
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 goat — 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.