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Coated veterinary implants
Assignee: Ceva Sante Animale SA
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Filing: 1987-05-20
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Granted: 1989-11-21
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Expires: 2007-05-20
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a method of regulating the reproductive functions of animals, particularly domesticated ruminants, and to veterinary implants for use in such a method.
Inventors
- 👤 Linton D. Staples
- 👤 Robert I. Norman
- 👤 Robert B. Davey
- 👤 Catherine Hastings
- 👤 Jennifer Kidd
- 👤 Jatni Rachmat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0012; A61K9/0019; A61K9/0024; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A coated veterinary implant comprising: (a) a veterinary implant including an effective amount of: (i) an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of melatonin, melatonin analogues, and mixtures thereof, wherein said melatonin analogues and mixtures thereof exert substantially the same biological effect on seasonal breeding activity or other seasonal physiological responses of animals as said melatonin; and (b) a coating for said veterinary implant (a) formed from a physiologically compatible polymeric coating composition comprising a water-insoluble film-forming high molecular weight polymer; which implant, in use, releases said active ingredient at a rate sufficient to maintain the blood level of said active ingredient at or above a level sufficient, and for a period sufficient, to regulate seasonal breeding activity or other seasonal physiological responses of an animal to be treated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A coated veterinary implant comprising: (a) a veterinary implant including an effective amount of: (i) an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of melatonin, melatonin analogues, and mixtures thereof, wherein said melatonin analogues and mixtures thereof exert substantially the same biological effect on seasonal breeding activity or other seasonal physiological responses of animals as said melatonin; and (b) a coating for said veterinary implant (a) formed from a physiologically compatible polymeric coating composition comprising a water-insoluble film-forming high molecular weight polymer; which implant, in use, releases said active ingredient at a rate sufficient to maintain the blood level of said active ingredient at or above a level sufficient, and for a period sufficient, to regulate seasonal breeding activity or other seasonal physiological responses of an animal to be treated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient is melatonin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of seratonin,N,O-diacetylserotonin,5-methoxytryptophol, and 5-methoxytryptamine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of tryptamine, 5-methoxytryptamine, serotonin, 6-chloro-(2,3-dihydro)melatonin, 2,3-dihydromelatonin, and 5-hydroxykynurenine wherein the 5-hydroxy is unsubstituted or is substituted with methyl, ethyl or propyl; and wherein said active ingredient comprises an amino substituent selected from the group consisting of N-alkyl, N,N-dialkyl, N-aryl, N,N-diaryl, N-alkyl(aryl), ureido, acetyl, propionyl, and butyrl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of melatonin, 2,3-dihydromelatonin, N-propionyl melatonin, N-butyrylmelatonin, N-acetylserotonin, N-O-diacetylserotonin, N-acetyltryptamine, serotonin, 5-methoxytryptophol and 5-methoxytryptamine; wherein said active ingredient comprises a 6-substituent selected from the group consisting of halo, hydroxy, sulfatoxy, alkyl, alkoxy and siloxy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of N-acetyltryptamine, tryptamine, 2,3- dihydromelatonin, 6-chloro-(2,3-dihydro)melatonin, and N-acetylserotonin; wherein said active ingredient comprises a 5-substituent selected from the group consisting of ethoxy and propoxy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient, in use, is released at a rate sufficient to maintain the blood level of said active ingredient at or above about 1000 picomolar for at least about three weeks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient is present in an amount of about 75-98% by weight based on the total weight of said coated implant.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said water-insoluble film-forming high molecular weight polymer is selected from the group consisting of cellulose polymers, acrylic polymers, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said active ingredient is present in an amount of from about 25-75% by weight based on the total weight of the coated implant.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 wherein said veterinarily acceptable carrier or excipient comprises: (a) about 1-70% by weight of a compressible pharmaceutical vehicle; (b) about 1-10% by weight of a granulating agent; and (c) about 0.1-5% by weight of a compression lubricant.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
A coated veterinary implant comprising: (a) a veterinary implant comprising about 2.5-100 mg of melatonin, about 2.5-5.0 mg of ethyl cellulose, and about 0.2-0.3 mg of a compression lubricant; and (b) a first coating for said veterinary implant comprising about 0.01-1.0 mg of ethyl cellulose polymer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
A coated veterinary implant comprising: (a) a veterinary implant comprising about 2.5-100 mg of melatonin, about 2.5-5.0 mg of ethyl cellulose, and about 0.2-0.3 mg of a compression lubricant; and (b) a first coating for said veterinary implant comprising about 0.01-1.0 mg of ethyl cellulose polymer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 12 wherein said veterinary implant (a) further comprises an effective amount of up to about 0.2 mg polyvinylpyrrolidone.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 13 further comprising: (c) a second coating for said veterinary implant comprising about 0.01-1.0 mg of ethyl cellulose polymer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The coated veterinary implant of claim 1 of generally cylindrical shape and having a length of about 3-10 mm and a diameter of about 2-3 mm.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method of regulating the seasonal breeding activity or other seasonal physiological responses of animals, said method comprising inserting into an animal to be treated at a suitable implantation site at least one coated veterinary implant of claim 1.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 16 wherein at least two coated veterinary implants are inserted.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the implantation site is a subcutaneous implantation site.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the animal is a prepubescent animal and the seasonal breeding activity is regulated by delaying the onset of puberty.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the animal is a female animal and the seasonal breeding activity is regulated by advancing the onset of oestrus.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the seasonal breeding activity is regulated by extending the seasonal breeding activity, and wherein the coated veterinary implant is inserted after the normal breeding cycle has commenced.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the coated veterinary implant generates a second peak in seasonal breeding activity.
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