Estradiol is a medication and naturally-occurring steroid hormone. It is an estrogen and is used mainly in hormone therapy. Estradiol cypionate (ECP) is used to induce estrus in horses. It is also used by veterinarians to treat estrogen-responsive incontinence in dogs and cats. Estradiol cypionate 2 mg/ml injectable by NexGen is indicated for enhancing estrus behavior and receptivity in ovariectomized mares.
FOR RX ONLY: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for dispensing this medication.
Apart from manifestations related to the cycle in mares and breeding-related aggression, a variety of behavior problems can occur in horses. Some of the most common are aggression (including...
Estradiol is a medication and naturally-occurring steroid hormone. It is an estrogen and is used mainly in hormone therapy. Estradiol cypionate (ECP) is used to induce estrus in horses. It is also...
Progesterone For Equines
In equine breeding programs, whether private or commercial and regardless of scope, horse owners and managers often have a need to cause a mare to enter into estrus and...
Progesterone + Altrenogest
During the ovulatory season, healthy mares cycle normally and exhibit sexual receptivity to the stallion on a regular basis; they are also producing normal follicles that...
Altrenogest For Equines
Altrenogest is used to suppress estrus in mares in order to facilitate induction of normal estrous cycle activity. It is also used in mares to synchronize scheduled breeding...
Estradiol is a medication and naturally-occurring steroid hormone. It is an estrogen and is used mainly in hormone therapy. Estradiol cypionate (ECP) is used to induce estrus in horses. It is also...
Altrenogest For Equines
Altrenogest is used to suppress estrus in mares in order to facilitate induction of normal estrous cycle activity. It is also used in mares to synchronize scheduled breeding...
Progesterone For Equines
It is critical for horse breeders and managers to understand the estrous cycle of mares. Since mares breed seasonally, the breeding of mares cannot be successfully achieved...
Mare are seasonally polyestrus, which means they have an anovulatory period during the short light days of late fall and early winter, and begin to ovulate as the days become longer beginning in the...
Muscle discomfort and pain as a cause of lameness and poor performance in the horse is often poorly recognized. While human athletes are readily ably to convey discomfort and pain to physicians, this...
Progesterone For Equines
It is quite common for horse owners and managers to require mares to enter into estrus and ovulate within a specific time period. This may be because they intend to use...
