Prednisolone for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
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.
Trade names: Delta-Cortef, Prelone
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Inflammation, allergic reactions | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors, modulating gene transcription. Suppresses inflammatory and immune responses at multiple levels.
Side effects & warnings
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 dosing in other species
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.