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. 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 |
| IV | 20–40 IU total | single dose | — |
| Milk let-down, retained placenta, uterine inertia |
| Strong |
| Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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.