Lut Question

[showstick09]

Would giving a miniature donkey a shot of lutalyse work to abort it the same way it does in cattle? If so, how much?
Thanks.

 

[Bulldaddy]

I am sure it would, as long as the animal has a corpus luteum (CL).  But you would have to ask your vet for the correct dose.

 

[ploughshare]

I am not sure a donkey is the same as a horse, but if you read the label this is what is mentioned.  Check with your vet to make sure.

http://www.pfizerah.com/Product_Overview.aspx?drug=LT&country=US&lang=EN&species=EQ

 

[lightnin4]

The normal dose in a horse is 2cc.  The equine vet where I worked would give up to 5cc to treat problem mares.  She also used it in avg. sized donkeys a the 2cc dose.  Be aware that lutalyse usually causes a mare to sweat and look as though she is colicing.  So if you use it keep an eye on her.

 

[showstick09]

I did read where it said a side affect was sweating. It never really mentioned anywhere that lutalyse was used in equine for abortion. I was afraid that my miniature donkey got bred by her father, due to my lack of poor management. I know that inbreeding is common in donkeys, but the person that is wanting this donkey wasn't wanting her bred. Oh well, I don't really want to experiment with anything that might cause harm. Thanks for yalls help.

 

[lightnin4]

We have used it in mares for abortion a couple of times.  Both were within 2 weeks of breeding date though.