OvaRH for Injection

OvaRH is packaged as a powder ready to be diluted with sterile saline for injection.
OvaRH stimulates the production of the fish’s own reproductive hormones to release eggs or sperm for fertilization. Fish must be sexually mature.

•  CLEANLINESS – Ensure that all equipment is clean, and if possible, sterilized. Always clean equipment with a disinfectant between applications.
•  SEDATION FOR HANDLING – If necessary sedate broodstock prior to injection.
•  INJECTION – OvaRH is administered as either an intramuscular (IM) or intraperitoneal (IP) injection. Hold the fish firmly and insert the needle into the belly behind the pelvic fin, or in the muscle on either side of the dorsal fin. Inject OvaRH carefully, and quickly remove the needle. Gently place the fish into a container or clean aerated water.
•  RECOVERY – After the fish has recovered from any sedation (5 to 10 minutes), return it to the breeding tank.

• The dose calculated is based on the weight of the fish. A general dose of OvaRH is 5 - 10 μg per kilogram of bodyweight. This dose may vary among finfish species and locations. Males may require a reduced dose. Ensure that an adequate ratio of males to females is induced at the same time.
•  For most species, a single dose of OvaRH is required. For other species, a split dose of one quarter (primer dose) and three quarters (resolving dose) may be required.
•  Environmental and temperature play a significant role in the reproductive process and may affect dose and timing.

• Using a sterile syringe and needle, add the appropriate volume of the sterile saline to the OvaRH vial. A volume of 0.1 to 0.5 ml of solution is appropriate for most species. Shake the vial to thoroughly dissolve the OvaRH. Do not open sealed OvaRH vial to add saline or remove OvaRH.
•  E.g., for 20 fish weighing 5 kg each, use 1 mg vial of OvaRH. Add 10 ml sterile saline to the OvaRH, shake the vial to ensure all the peptide is dissolved. Inject 0.5 ml of solution in each fish.

CAUTION:
FOR USE IN BROODSTOCK ONLY
NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS

WARNING:
Care should be taken to avoid accidental contact or self-injection. In the event of accidental self-injection, seek medical advice immediately. Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at 5±3°C, protect from light.

ovaRH 1mg