Florfenicol for Sheep
Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Florfenicol is used in sheep for Respiratory infections. Routes documented in sheep: IM. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Florfenicol in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Nuflor, Aquaflor
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 20 mg/kg | q48h | 2 IM injections 48h apart | Respiratory infections | Moderate | FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines |
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Mechanism of action
Binds 50S ribosomal subunit inhibiting peptidyl transferase. Fluorinated analog of chloramphenicol without aplastic anemia risk. Bacteriostatic.
Side effects & warnings
Veterinary-labeled product. Injection site reactions common. Do not use in dairy cattle of breeding age. GI upset possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with sheep dosing
Florfenicol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Florfenicol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sheep — 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.