In the United States, it is only approved by the FDA for use in ferrets.
Note: Deslorelin (Suprelorin, Virbac) is a prescription drug and is available only through veterinarians. This suppresses (blocks) the production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Suprelorin is given as an implant that slowly releases a continuous low dose of deslorelin. Over time, hormone implants may start to become less effective on birds that receive treatment, causing them to require more frequent dosing and to use higher dosages in order to get the same effect.ĭeslorelin controls the secretion of other hormones involved in egg production. It consists of periodic hormone implants or injections that are intended to alter the reproductive cycle of the bird. Hormone implants are a form of medical therapy used to decrease reproductive activity in female birds. After the implant is inserted, the drug is released slowly and continuously at low doses over time. There are two versions, containing either 4.7 or 9.4 mg of deslorelin. The implant comes pre-packed in a single-dose sterile syringe and needle. After implantation, it softens and flattens. The drug is formulated in an implant that is designed to remain in place underneath the bird’s skin.
The implant contains deslorelin, a gonadotropine-releasing hormone (GnRH) drug. Deslorelin (brand name Suprelorin®), also commonly referred to as a 'hormone implant', is a subcutaneous implant used 'off label' in birds.