Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Levamisole is dosed at 8–12 mg/kg PO single dose in goats, per Hoste H, Sotiraki S, Torres-Acosta JFD. Control of endoparasitic nematode infections in goats. Vet Clin North Am Food Animal Pract. 2011;27(1):163-173. doi:10.1016/j.cvfa.2010.10.008; Byers S. Internal and external parasites. Presented at: Wild West Veterinary Conference; 2014. doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-092532-5.50014-3; Menzies P. Control of gastrointestinal parasitism part 2. Presented at: Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA); 2014. PMID: 12495373 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.772 (2026-08-01).. Levamisole is used in goats for GI nematodes. Routes documented in goats: PO. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Levamisole in goats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Levasole, Tramisol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 8–12 mg/kg | single dose | GI nematodes | Moderate | Hoste H, Sotiraki S, Torres-Acosta JFD. Control of endoparasitic nematode infections in goats. Vet Clin North Am Food Animal Pract. 2011;27(1):163-173. doi:10.1016/j.cvfa.2010.10.008; Byers S. Internal and external parasites. Presented at: Wild West Veterinary Conference; 2014. doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-092532-5.50014-3; Menzies P. Control of gastrointestinal parasitism part 2. Presented at: Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA); 2014. PMID: 12495373 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.772 (2026-08-01). |
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Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist causing sustained muscle contraction and paralysis in nematodes. Also has immunostimulant properties.
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 goats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Levamisole dose range in goats, with cited source references: PO 8–12 mg/kg single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Levamisole in goats: PO.
Levamisole is indicated in goats for: GI nematodes.
These are general warnings for Levamisole across species; consult the goat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Narrow safety margin — toxicity causes cholinergic signs (salivation, tremors, dyspnea). TOXIC to dogs at high doses. Immunomodulatory use at low doses.
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 goats — 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.