Levamisole for Goat
Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Levamisole is used in goat for GI nematodes. Routes documented in goat: PO. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Levamisole in goat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Levasole, Tramisol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 8–12 mg/kg | single dose | GI nematodes | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist causing sustained muscle contraction and paralysis in nematodes. Also has immunostimulant properties.
Side effects & warnings
Narrow safety margin — toxicity causes cholinergic signs (salivation, tremors, dyspnea). TOXIC to dogs at high doses. Immunomodulatory use at low doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Levamisole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Levamisole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goat — 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.