Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Prednisolone is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg IM q24h in cattle, per Howard J, ed. Current Veterinary Therapy: Food Animal Practice. 2nd ed. WB Saunders; 1985. doi:10.1016/0007-1935(87)90012-1 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1089 (2026-08-01).. Prednisolone is used in cattle for Inflammation, allergic reactions. Routes documented in cattle: IM. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prednisolone in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Delta-Cortef, Prelone
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Inflammation, allergic reactions | Moderate | Howard J, ed. Current Veterinary Therapy: Food Animal Practice. 2nd ed. WB Saunders; 1985. doi:10.1016/0007-1935(87)90012-1 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1089 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, modulating gene transcription. Suppresses inflammatory and immune responses at multiple levels.
PU/PD, polyphagia, weight gain, iatrogenic Cushing's. Immunosuppression risk. GI ulceration (especially with NSAIDs). Do not abruptly discontinue after chronic use. Cats require prednisolone (not prednisone).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Prednisolone dose range in cattle, with cited source references: IM 0.5–1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Prednisolone in cattle: IM.
Cited course lengths for Prednisolone in cattle include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Prednisolone is indicated in cattle for: Inflammation, allergic reactions.
These are general warnings for Prednisolone across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. PU/PD, polyphagia, weight gain, iatrogenic Cushing's. Immunosuppression risk. GI ulceration (especially with NSAIDs). Do not abruptly discontinue after chronic use. Cats require prednisolone (not prednisone).
Why a species-specific page? Prednisolone 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.