Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Dexamethasone is dosed at 0.04–0.08 mg/kg IV single dose or q24h in cattle, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Dexamethasone is used in cattle for Inflammation, ketosis, parturition induction, Ketosis, inflammatory conditions, parturition induction. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Dexamethasone in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Azium, Dexafort
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.04–0.08 mg/kg | single dose or q24h | — | Inflammation, ketosis, parturition induction | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| IV | 0.04–0.08 mg/kg | q24h or single dose | 1-3 days | Ketosis, inflammatory conditions, parturition induction | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Potent synthetic glucocorticoid. Suppresses inflammation, immune responses, and allergic reactions. 25-30x potency of cortisol.
Immunosuppressive. PU/PD, polyphagia. Avoid in active infections without antibiotic coverage. Prolonged use causes iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism. Avoid in reptiles if possible (severe immunosuppression).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dexamethasone dose ranges in cattle, with cited source references: IV 0.04–0.08 mg/kg single dose or q24h; IV 0.04–0.08 mg/kg q24h or single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dexamethasone in cattle: IV.
Cited course lengths for Dexamethasone in cattle include: 1-3 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dexamethasone is indicated in cattle for: Inflammation, ketosis, parturition induction, Ketosis, inflammatory conditions, parturition induction.
These are general warnings for Dexamethasone across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Immunosuppressive. PU/PD, polyphagia. Avoid in active infections without antibiotic coverage. Prolonged use causes iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism. Avoid in reptiles if possible (severe immunosuppression).
Why a species-specific page? Dexamethasone 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.