Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Oxytocin (Livestock) is dosed at 10–40 IU total dose IM As needed in cattle, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.977, Oxytocin monograph spanning p.977-979; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.979, Oxytocin monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Oxytocin (Livestock) is used in cattle for Uterine inertia, retained placenta, milk let-down, Milk let-down, retained placenta, uterine inertia. Routes documented in cattle: IM, IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Oxytocin (Livestock) in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Oxoject, Pitocin Veterinary
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–40 IU total dose | As needed | Repeat in 30-60 min if needed | Uterine inertia, retained placenta, milk let-down | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.977, Oxytocin monograph spanning p.977-979; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.979, Oxytocin monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| IV | 20–40 IU total | single dose | — | Milk let-down, retained placenta, uterine inertia | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.977, Oxytocin monograph spanning p.977-979; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.979, Oxytocin monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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Posterior pituitary peptide hormone that stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction and myoepithelial cell contraction in the mammary gland for milk let-down.
Do not use in animals with dystocia due to fetal malpresentation until corrected. Overdose can cause uterine rupture. IV provides rapid onset (1 min) vs IM (3-5 min). Low dose for milk let-down; higher dose for uterine contraction.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Oxytocin (Livestock) dose ranges in cattle, with cited source references: IM 10–40 IU total dose As needed; IV 20–40 IU total single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Oxytocin (Livestock) in cattle: IM, IV.
Cited course lengths for Oxytocin (Livestock) in cattle include: Repeat in 30-60 min if needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Oxytocin (Livestock) is indicated in cattle for: Uterine inertia, retained placenta, milk let-down, Milk let-down, retained placenta, uterine inertia.
These are general warnings for Oxytocin (Livestock) across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not use in animals with dystocia due to fetal malpresentation until corrected. Overdose can cause uterine rupture. IV provides rapid onset (1 min) vs IM (3-5 min). Low dose for milk let-down; higher dose for uterine contraction.
Why a species-specific page? Oxytocin (Livestock) 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.