Research. ESTRUMATE is a prostaglandin analogue that causes regression of the corpus luteum which results in estrus in 2-5 days in cycling animals. ESTRUMATE is known to have a long half-life of three hours2, and research has shown it is a strong luteolytic agent.
Does Estrumate abort calves?
Since ESTRUMATE results in an abortion rate of approximately 95% in cattle up to 4 1/2 months of gestation and causes some cattle in later pregnancy to abort, it should not be given to pregnant animal unless induced abortion is desired.
When do you use Estrumate in cattle?
A recommended guideline for use of the product in dairy cows would be as follows: After the first injection, inseminate any cows showing signs of heat. Animals that do not show signs of heat should be injected 11 days after the first injection and then inseminated 72-96 hours later.
