Doxycycline for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Doxycycline is used in cattle for Anaplasmosis. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxycycline in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vibramycin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10 mg/kg | q12-24h | 5-7 days | Anaplasmosis | Weak | FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA attachment.
Side effects & warnings
Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
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 Antibiotic drugs with cattle dosing
Doxycycline dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline 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.