Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Albendazole is dosed at 7.5–10 mg/kg PO single dose in cattle, per US FDA. Valbazen (albendazole oral suspension), NADA 110-048, Zoetis. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=94cf5818-f27d-4374-87ad-54a2d9ce6ef1 - cattle, sheep, nonlactating goats; cattle 10 mg/kg PO once; cattle meat withdrawal 27 days, no milk withdrawal established.. Albendazole is used in cattle for GI nematodes, liver flukes, lungworms. Routes documented in cattle: PO. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Albendazole in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Valbazen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 7.5–10 mg/kg | single dose | GI nematodes, liver flukes, lungworms | Strong | US FDA. Valbazen (albendazole oral suspension), NADA 110-048, Zoetis. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=94cf5818-f27d-4374-87ad-54a2d9ce6ef1 - cattle, sheep, nonlactating goats; cattle 10 mg/kg PO once; cattle meat withdrawal 27 days, no milk withdrawal established. |
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Binds beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasite cells. Disrupts glucose uptake and depletes glycogen stores.
Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Albendazole dose range in cattle, with cited source references: PO 7.5–10 mg/kg single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Albendazole in cattle: PO.
Albendazole is indicated in cattle for: GI nematodes, liver flukes, lungworms.
These are general warnings for Albendazole across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Teratogenic — CONTRAINDICATED in pregnant animals. Bone marrow suppression with prolonged use. Broader spectrum than fenbendazole but more toxic. Monitor CBC.
Why a species-specific page? Albendazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cattle — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.