Oxytetracycline for Horse
Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Oxytetracycline is used in horse for Potomac horse fever, Lyme disease. Routes documented in horse: IV. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Terramycin, Liquamycin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 6.6 mg/kg | q12h | 5-7 days | Potomac horse fever, Lyme disease | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding 30S ribosomal subunit. Broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent.
Side effects & warnings
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 horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with horse dosing
Oxytetracycline dosing in other species
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 horse — 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.