Oxytocin (Livestock) for Goat
Livestock · Capra aegagrus hircus · typical adult weight 20.00–100.00 kg
Oxytocin (Livestock) is used in goat for Uterine inertia, milk let-down. Routes documented in goat: IM. A typical adult goat weighs 20.00–100.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytocin (Livestock) in goat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Oxoject, Pitocin Veterinary
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 5–20 IU total dose | As needed | Single dose | Uterine inertia, milk let-down | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook |
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Mechanism of action
Posterior pituitary peptide hormone that stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction and myoepithelial cell contraction in the mammary gland for milk let-down.
Side effects & warnings
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 goat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Endocrine drugs with goat dosing
Oxytocin (Livestock) dosing in other species
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 goat — 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.