Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Thiamine is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg IV q6-8h initially in cattle, per Merck Veterinary Manual. Thiamine is used in cattle for Polioencephalomalacia. Routes documented in cattle: IV. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiamine in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Vitamin B1
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 10–20 mg/kg | q6-8h initially | q6-8h x 24-48h then q24h | Polioencephalomalacia | Strong | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Essential cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, and transketolase in energy metabolism. Critical for neurological function.
Deficiency causes polioencephalomalacia in ruminants and neurological signs in cats (fish-based diets, cooked meat diets). IV thiamine can cause anaphylaxis — give IM or slow IV. Very safe orally.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Thiamine dose range in cattle, with cited source references: IV 10–20 mg/kg q6-8h initially. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Thiamine in cattle: IV.
Cited course lengths for Thiamine in cattle include: q6-8h x 24-48h then q24h. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Thiamine is indicated in cattle for: Polioencephalomalacia.
These are general warnings for Thiamine across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Deficiency causes polioencephalomalacia in ruminants and neurological signs in cats (fish-based diets, cooked meat diets). IV thiamine can cause anaphylaxis — give IM or slow IV. Very safe orally.
Why a species-specific page? Thiamine 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.