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Medical Neutering Now Available For Ferrets From Virbac

12 years ago
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3rd July, 2012 11h16


Suprelorin packshot Virbac Animal Health has announced that its medical castration implant Suprelorin® 9.4mg has received a marketing authorisation for use in ferrets. The neutering of male ferrets (hobs) is recommended to suppress fertility, decrease odour and reduce territorial aggressive behaviour and urinary marking¹. Suprelorin, says Virbac, offers temporary sterilisation but without the need for surgery. Its use prevents the high Luteinizing hormone (LH)/Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels which occur following surgery and which can play a role in the development of hyperadrenocorticism². Suprelorin is a slow-release implant containing the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist deslorelin. Once injected under the skin of healthy, sexually mature and entire ferrets, the continuous low release of deslorelin from the implant causes an interruption of the HPA circuit, leading to a reduction in LH/ FSH levels and therefore testosterone production. This results in a reduction of libido, spermatogenesis and testical size. The implant lasts for up to four years, at which stage the ferret can be re-implanted to maintain the effect. Chris Geddes MRCVS, Virbac Product Manager, explains: “For owners looking for a surgery-free route to the castration of male ferrets and the problems it can cause, Suprelorin provides a simple and effective alternative. Suprelorin 4.7mg has been available for use in dogs since 2008. Suprelorin 9.4mg was launched in 2011. Virbac is the largest independent veterinary pharmaceutical company in the world. Founded by a veterinary surgeon, the company is dedicated to supporting the veterinary profession through the development of innovative products and services, which support their businesses and help animals lead longer, healthier lives. For further information on Virbac or its products, please contact your Territory Manager or call Head Office on 01359 243243. References:Mullen H. Soft Tissue Surgery. In Hillyer EV, Quesenberry KE, editors. Ferrets, rabbits, and rodents: clinical medicine and surgery. Philadelphia: Saunders; 1996. P 131-144.Schoemaker NJ, Schuurmans M, Moorman H, Lumeij JT. Correlation between age at neutering and age at onset of hyperadrenocorticismin ferrets. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2000; 216: 195–7.Suprelorin 9.4mg contains deslorelin acetate [POM-V].

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