Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Oxytetracycline is dosed at 6.6–11 mg/kg IM q24h in swine, per Bollen PJA, Hansen AK, Alstrup AKO. The Laboratory Swine. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010:11-13, 45-71.; Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016. (refs for the corroborating Carpenter's p.990 row) doi:10.1016/c2013-0-00632-9 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1002 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.972, Oxytetracycline monograph spanning p.972-976; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 12.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Miniature Pigs.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — 21 CFR § 522.1662 (Oxytetracycline), conditions of use for swine: 6.6139-11.0231 mg/kg (the regulation prints this per pound; converted at 2.2046226 lb/kg). Retrieved from the eCFR API, snapshot 2026-01-01. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-522.1662 — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Oxytetracycline is used in swine for Bacterial pneumonia. Routes documented in swine: IM. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Terramycin, Liquamycin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 6.6–11 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Bacterial pneumonia | Strong | Bollen PJA, Hansen AK, Alstrup AKO. The Laboratory Swine. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010:11-13, 45-71.; Papich MG. Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016. (refs for the corroborating Carpenter's p.990 row) doi:10.1016/c2013-0-00632-9 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1002 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.972, Oxytetracycline monograph spanning p.972-976; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 12.1 (Antimicrobial Agents Used in Miniature Pigs.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — 21 CFR § 522.1662 (Oxytetracycline), conditions of use for swine: 6.6139-11.0231 mg/kg (the regulation prints this per pound; converted at 2.2046226 lb/kg). Retrieved from the eCFR API, snapshot 2026-01-01. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-522.1662 — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, ; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6–11 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.626 | • 6.6-11 mg/kg, up to 10-20 mg/kg, q24h IM or 20 mg/kg q48h IM. |
| 10–20 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.626 | • 6.6-11 mg/kg, up to 10-20 mg/kg, q24h IM or 20 mg/kg q48h IM. |
| 20 | IM | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.626 | • 6.6-11 mg/kg, up to 10-20 mg/kg, q24h IM or 20 mg/kg q48h IM. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytetracycline dose range in swine, with cited source references: IM 6.6–11 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytetracycline in swine: IM.
Cited course lengths for Oxytetracycline in swine include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxytetracycline is indicated in swine for: Bacterial pneumonia.
These are general warnings for Oxytetracycline across species; consult the swine 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 swine — 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.