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Ovarelin 50 µg/ml, Solution for Injection for Cattle

Active ingredient: Gonadorelin

Form

Injection

Species

Cattle

Manufacturer

Ceva Sante Animale

VMD MA No.

14966/5059

What it's used for

Induction and synchronisation of oestrus and ovulation in combination with prostaglandin F2￿ (PGF2α) or analogue with or without progesterone as part of Fi...

Full indications, dosage and side effects ↓
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Clinical information

Ovarelin 50 µg/ml, Solution for Injection for Cattle — SPC Details

Source: VMD Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Last updated 26 Mar 2026.

Induction and synchronisation of oestrus and ovulation in combination with prostaglandin
F2￿ (PGF2α) or analogue with or without progesterone as part of Fixed Time Artificial
Insemination (FTAI) protocols.
Treatment of delayed ovulation (repeat breeding).
A repeat breeder cow or heifer is generally defined as an animal that has been
inseminated at least 2 or often 3 times without becoming pregnant, despite having regular
normal œstrus cycles (every 18 -24 days), normal œstrus behaviour and no clinical
abnormalities of the reproductive tract.
Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the
excipients.

Revised: October 2025
AN: 01739/2025
None.
Reporting adverse events is important. It allows continuous safety monitoring of a
veterinary medicinal product. Reports should be sent, preferably via a veterinarian, to
either the marketing authorisation holder or its local representative or the national
competent authority via the national reporting system. See the package leaflet for
respective contact details
The response of dairy cows to synchronisation protocols may be influenced by the
physiological state at the time of treatment, which includes age of the cow, body
condition and interval from calving.

Special precautions for use in animals
Not applicable.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals
Gonadorelin is a Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) analogue which stimulates
the release of sex hormones. The effects of accidental exposure to GnRH analogues in
pregnant women or in women with normal reproductive cycles are unknown; The
veterinary medicinal product should not be administered by pregnant women. Women of
child-bearing age should administer the veterinary medicinal product with caution. Care
should be taken when handling the veterinary medicinal product to avoid self-injection. In
cases of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately and show the
package leaflet or the label to the physician.
Care should be taken to avoid skin and eye contact. In cases of skin contact, rinse
immediately and thoroughly with water as GnRH analogues can be absorbed through the
skin. In cases of accidental contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
People with known hypersensitivity (allergy) to GnRH analogues should avoid contact
with the veterinary medicinal product.
Other precautions
None.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment
Not applicable
None known.
Do not store above 25°C.
Keep the container in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
For the full list of excipients, see section

This information is sourced from the official Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). It is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Always consult your vet before administering any medication.

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