Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) is used in cattle for Skeletal muscle spasm. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Robaxin-V
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 44–110 mg/kg | q12h | 1-3 treatments | Skeletal muscle spasm | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant that depresses multisynaptic reflex arcs. Does not directly relax skeletal muscle or depress the neuromuscular junction.
For horses and cattle. IV injection only — administer slowly (not more than 2ml/min per kg BW). May cause sedation, salivation, and ataxia. Do not use in animals with known renal impairment.
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? Methocarbamol (Equine Injectable) 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.