Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 6.6–11 mg/kg IM q24h in cattle, per OXYTETRACYCLINE INJECTION 200- oxytetracycline injection, solution. Published online 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1001 (2026-08-01).. Oxytetracycline is used in cattle for Bovine respiratory disease. Routes documented in cattle: IM, IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Oxytetracycline in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 6.6–11 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Bovine respiratory disease | Strong | OXYTETRACYCLINE INJECTION 200- oxytetracycline injection, solution. Published online 2011. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1001 (2026-08-01). |
| IV | 6.6–11 mg/kg |
| q24h |
| 3-5 days |
| Bovine respiratory disease |
| Strong |
| OXYTET 100- Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Injection, Solution. Northern Ireland: Norbrook Laboratories Limited; 2019. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1001 (2026-08-01). |
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Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent.
Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytetracycline dose ranges in cattle, with cited source references: IM 6.6–11 mg/kg q24h; IV 6.6–11 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline in cattle: IM, IV.
Cited course lengths for Oxytetracycline in cattle include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxytetracycline is indicated in cattle for: Bovine respiratory disease.
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Tissue irritation with IM injection. Avoid in young animals (tooth/bone discoloration). Chelation with divalent cations reduces absorption. Photosensitivity.
Why a species-specific page? Oxytetracycline 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.