Effects of Implants Containing the GnRH Agonist Deslorelin on Seminal Characteristics and Reproductive Hormones in Shetland Stallions

Suppression of reproductive functions in stallions can be of interest for population control in feral horses, for prevention of sexual or aggressive behavior and to eliminate equine arteritis virus in stallions with virus persistence. One approach to suppress reproductive activity is the downregulation of GnRH receptors by continuous exposure to exogenous GnRH agonists such as deslorelin. Deslorelin implants have been developed for long-term depression of fertility and sexual behaviour in male dogs.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research