Diclazuril (Livestock) for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Diclazuril (Livestock) is used in cattle for Coccidiosis, Coccidiosis treatment and prevention. Routes documented in cattle: PO. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Diclazuril (Livestock) in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Clinacox, Vecoxan
Dose ranges
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Mechanism of action
Benzeneacetonitrile derivative that inhibits the development of Eimeria spp. at the schizont and merozoite stages. Non-ionophore coccidiostat.
Side effects & warnings
For cattle, sheep, and poultry. Does not interfere with immunity development when used at recommended doses. No withdrawal period in some formulations.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Diclazuril (Livestock) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Diclazuril (Livestock) 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.