Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Halofuginone is dosed at 0.1 mg/kg PO q24h for 7 days in cattle, per Verified against Riviere & Papich, Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 10th Ed, p.1154 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE UNVERIFIABLE 2026-08-07: the cited book (Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs (held: 4th ed, 2016)) does not contain this drug anywhere in the held copy. The reference cannot be confirmed here and the page, if any, is unchecked. It is deliberately NOT re-pointed at another text that does mention the molecule — that would assert a provenance this dose never had. Confirm against the source directly before use. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855; Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics — ISBN 9781118855829, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781118855829. Halofuginone is used in cattle for Cryptosporidiosis prevention in calves. Routes documented in cattle: PO. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Halofuginone in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Halocur, Stenorol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1 mg/kg | q24h for 7 days | 7 days starting within 24-48h of birth | Cryptosporidiosis prevention in calves | Moderate | Verified against Riviere & Papich, Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 10th Ed, p.1154 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE UNVERIFIABLE 2026-08-07: the cited book (Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs (held: 4th ed, 2016)) does not contain this drug anywhere in the held copy. The reference cannot be confirmed here and the page, if any, is unchecked. It is deliberately NOT re-pointed at another text that does mention the molecule — that would assert a provenance this dose never had. Confirm against the source directly before use. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855; Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics — ISBN 9781118855829, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781118855829 |
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Quinazolinone derivative that inhibits Cryptosporidium parvum development and suppresses prolyl-tRNA synthetase, preventing parasite protein synthesis.
Narrow safety margin — toxic dose is close to therapeutic dose. Avoid in dehydrated or debilitated animals. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Halofuginone dose range in cattle, with cited source references: PO 0.1 mg/kg q24h for 7 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Halofuginone in cattle: PO.
Cited course lengths for Halofuginone in cattle include: 7 days starting within 24-48h of birth. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Halofuginone is indicated in cattle for: Cryptosporidiosis prevention in calves.
These are general warnings for Halofuginone across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Narrow safety margin — toxic dose is close to therapeutic dose. Avoid in dehydrated or debilitated animals. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Why a species-specific page? Halofuginone 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.