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).. 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.
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| 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). |
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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.