Antiprogestin use in Europe

  • Cindy Maenhoudt Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, Centre d’Etude en Reproduction des Carnivores Maisons-Alfort (Paris), France
  • Alain Fontbonne Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, Centre d’Etude en Reproduction des Carnivores Maisons-Alfort (Paris), France
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9332
Keywords: Aglepristone, antiprogesterone, small animals, reproductive management

Abstract

Aglepristone is a competitive progesterone antagonist that binds to progesterone receptors and is used in small animal reproductive
management. This article is a brief review of the following aspects: approved use in pregnancy termination in bitches and queens;
medical treatment of pyometra; induction of parturition; planning of an elective cesarean section; and treatment of feline mammary
fibroadenomatosis.

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Published
2021-09-01
How to Cite
Maenhoudt C., & Fontbonne A. (2021). Antiprogestin use in Europe. Clinical Theriogenology, 13(3), 159-160. https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9332
Issue
Vol. 13 No. 3 (2021): September (Proceedings)
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Papers
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