Terminating Pregnancy with Lutalyse

[aplusmnt]

How much Lut do you give a heifer to terminate preg? (800 lb)

Was thinking it was 5 ML for A.I. but is that enough for aborting?

 

[dun]

Since inducing a heat and aborting are the same basic process, I would think that the doage would be the same. All you're doing is affecting the CL not the pregnancy directly.

dun

 

[cjpherford3]

you would still only give 5 ccs of lut to abort a heifer. cindy

 

[rockridgecattle]

we have done the same with a heifer and a cow

 

[Jeanne - Simme Valley]

But, be sure to wait 7 days after conception. And it may not work very well on a long term pregnancy. I probably wouldn't just use Lut on maybe a 3 month pregnancy.

 

[KNERSIE]

2 cc Estrumate will also do the trick.

 

[hillsdown]

How much Lut do you give a heifer to terminate preg? (800 lb)

Was thinking it was 5 ML for A.I. but is that enough for aborting?

If you really want to ensure termination I would also give a shot of dexamethasone.I think it 10-12cc,s but not sure so just follow the label.
I just checked my bottle and it doesn't say on it so ask your vet.

 

[milkmaid]

It's 5mL regardless of the size, age, or what you're attempting to accomplish (heat cycle or abortion).

 

[milkmaid]

Aplus, keep in mind that Lute has two actions--

1) regression of the CL
2) smooth muscle contractions (uterus)

If the pregnancy is much over 60 days it is best NOT to give Lute. If you're set on a terminating a long-term pregnancy, then Dex or estrogen and oxytocin is an option. Lute given to a 2nd or 3rd trimester pregnancy may result in the CL regressing over a period of several days, but the immediate action is the uterus contracting... putting a large fetus through an undilated cervix is a recipe for disaster, or at least the cow not breeding back.