Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Spectinomycin (Livestock) is dosed at 10 mg/kg SC q24h in cattle, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.764 (2026-08-01).. Spectinomycin (Livestock) is used in cattle for Bovine respiratory disease. Routes documented in cattle: SC. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Spectinomycin (Livestock) in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Spectam, Adspec
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 10 mg/kg | q24h | 3 days | Bovine respiratory disease | Strong | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.764 (2026-08-01). |
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Binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic. Particularly effective against Mycoplasma and E. coli in swine and poultry.
Primarily for swine and poultry. Observe withdrawal periods. May be combined with lincomycin for synergistic effect (Linco-Spectin).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Spectinomycin (Livestock) dose range in cattle, with cited source references: SC 10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Spectinomycin (Livestock) in cattle: SC.
Cited course lengths for Spectinomycin (Livestock) in cattle include: 3 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Spectinomycin (Livestock) is indicated in cattle for: Bovine respiratory disease.
These are general warnings for Spectinomycin (Livestock) across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Primarily for swine and poultry. Observe withdrawal periods. May be combined with lincomycin for synergistic effect (Linco-Spectin).
Why a species-specific page? Spectinomycin (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.