Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 6.6–11 mg/kg IM q12-24h in goats, per FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines — dose corroborated 2026-08-05 in Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed, Oxytetracycline monograph, printed p.974. NOTE: FARAD publishes meat/milk WITHDRAWAL intervals for extralabel use; it is not the source of the dose itself, so the dose is cited to Plumb's and FARAD retained for the withdrawal guidance. Oxytetracycline is used in goats for Respiratory infections, foot rot, Respiratory infection. Routes documented in goats: IM, PO (drinking water). A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Oxytetracycline in goats, 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 | q12-24h | 3-5 days | Respiratory infections, foot rot | Moderate | FARAD Withdrawal Guidelines — dose corroborated 2026-08-05 in Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook 10th ed, Oxytetracycline monograph, printed p.974. NOTE: FARAD publishes meat/milk WITHDRAWAL intervals for extralabel use; it is not the source of the dose itself, so the dose is cited to Plumb's and FARAD retained for the withdrawal guidance. |
| PO (drinking water) | 22 mg/kg | q24h x 7-14 days | 3-5 days | Respiratory infection | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023) — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.972, Oxytetracycline monograph spanning p.972-976. — Plumb's 10th ed, Oxytetracycline monograph, printed p.973-972. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.975, Oxytetracycline monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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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 goats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytetracycline dose ranges in goats, with cited source references: IM 6.6–11 mg/kg q12-24h; PO (drinking water) 22 mg/kg q24h x 7-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline in goats: IM, PO (drinking water).
Cited course lengths for Oxytetracycline in goats include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxytetracycline is indicated in goats for: Respiratory infections, foot rot, Respiratory infection.
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline across species; consult the goat 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 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.