Cefquinome (Livestock) for Swine
Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Cefquinome (Livestock) is used in swine for Bacterial meningitis, arthritis in piglets. Routes documented in swine: IM. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefquinome (Livestock) in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cobactan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Bacterial meningitis, arthritis in piglets | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Mechanism of action
Fourth-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum activity including many beta-lactamase-producing organisms. Stable against AmpC and extended-spectrum beta-lactamases.
Side effects & warnings
For cattle and swine. Not approved in US (available in EU). Intramammary formulation for bovine mastitis. Concerns about ESBL resistance selection limit use in some jurisdictions.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with swine dosing
Cefquinome (Livestock) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cefquinome (Livestock) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — 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.