Cloprostenol

Cloprostenol is a synthetic prostaglandin analog used, primarily for its effects on reproductive management. Cloprostenol effects are typically observed within a few hours, making it a valuable tool in managing reproductive health and breeding. Read more

Cloprostenol is a synthetic prostaglandin analog used, primarily for its effects on reproductive management. Cloprostenol effects are typically observed within a few hours, making it a valuable tool in managing reproductive health and breeding.

Essential insights

• Luteolysis: Cloprostenol acts as a prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) analog, which induces luteolysis. This process involves the destruction of the corpus luteum (CL) in the ovaries, leading to a decrease in progesterone production. This action helps in synchronizing estrus cycles and inducing abortion or parturition.
• Uterine contraction: It stimulates uterine contractions by acting on the smooth muscle of the uterus. This is useful for inducing labor or assisting in the expulsion of retained placental membranes.Reproductive management: In cattle, horses, and other livestock, cloprostenol is used to synchronize estrus in breeding programs, manage timing of artificial insemination, and control reproductive cycles. It is also used for terminating unwanted pregnancies and aiding in the delivery of the fetus.