Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Marbofloxacin (Livestock) is used in cattle for Bovine respiratory disease. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Marbofloxacin (Livestock) in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Marbocyl, Zeniquin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 2 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Bovine respiratory disease | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Fluoroquinolone that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity with long post-antibiotic effect.
Extra-label use in food animals restricted by FDA in US. Must be used under VCPR for extra-label use. Withdrawal periods vary by species. Not for use in dairy cattle of breeding age.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Marbofloxacin (Livestock) 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.