Gamithromycin for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Gamithromycin is used in cattle for Bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Routes documented in cattle: SC. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gamithromycin in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zactran
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 6 mg/kg | Once | Single injection | Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Semi-synthetic 15-membered azalide macrolide. Binds 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis. Excellent tissue concentration and long half-life.
Side effects & warnings
Primarily cattle/swine. Fatal in horses (colitis). Single injection provides 7+ day coverage. SC injection in neck. Not for companion animal use generally.
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
Gamithromycin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Gamithromycin 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.