Detomidine for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Detomidine is used in cattle for Sedation, chemical restraint. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Detomidine in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Dormosedan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | As needed | Single dose | Sedation, chemical restraint | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Mechanism of action
Potent alpha-2 adrenergic agonist providing deep sedation and visceral analgesia. More potent and longer acting than xylazine.
Side effects & warnings
Primarily equine. Profound bradycardia and AV block. Sublingual gel (Dormosedan Gel) for standing sedation in horses. Reversible with atipamezole. Handle with gloves.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Sedative drugs with cattle dosing
Detomidine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Detomidine 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.