Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Progesterone is dosed at 300 mg total (CIDR-G) INTRAVAGINAL Inserted for 12-14 days in sheep, per Merck Veterinary Manual. Progesterone is used in sheep for Estrus synchronization. Routes documented in sheep: INTRAVAGINAL. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Progesterone in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRAVAGINAL | 300 mg total (CIDR-G) | Inserted for 12-14 days | 12-14 days then PGF2a | Estrus synchronization | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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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 sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Progesterone dose range in sheep, with cited source references: INTRAVAGINAL 300 mg total (CIDR-G) Inserted for 12-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Progesterone in sheep: INTRAVAGINAL.
Cited course lengths for Progesterone in sheep include: 12-14 days then PGF2a. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Progesterone is indicated in sheep for: Estrus synchronization.
These are general warnings for Progesterone across species; consult the sheep 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 sheep — 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.