Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Toltrazuril is dosed at 15 mg/kg PO single dose in cattle, per BAYCOX MULTI 50 Mg/ML Oral Suspension for Cattle, Pigs, and Sheep [UK Datasheet]. Elanco UK AH Limited; 2020. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1283 (2026-08-01).. Toltrazuril is used in cattle for Coccidiosis, Coccidiosis metaphylaxis in calves. Routes documented in cattle: PO. A typical adult cattle weighs 250.00–900.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Toltrazuril in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Baycox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15 mg/kg | single dose | — | Coccidiosis | Moderate | BAYCOX MULTI 50 Mg/ML Oral Suspension for Cattle, Pigs, and Sheep [UK Datasheet]. Elanco UK AH Limited; 2020. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1283 (2026-08-01). |
| PO | 15 mg/kg | Once | Single dose at 2-3 weeks of age | Coccidiosis metaphylaxis in calves | Moderate | BAYCOX MULTI 50 Mg/ML Oral Suspension for Cattle, Pigs, and Sheep [UK Datasheet]. Elanco UK AH Limited; 2020. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1283 (2026-08-01). |
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Disrupts mitochondrial function and nuclear division in all intracellular stages of coccidia. Coccidiocidal rather than coccidiostatic.
Generally well-tolerated. Primarily used for coccidiosis. Single-dose or short-course treatment. Bitter taste. Extra-label use in small animals.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Toltrazuril dose ranges in cattle, with cited source references: PO 15 mg/kg single dose; PO 15 mg/kg Once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Toltrazuril in cattle: PO.
Cited course lengths for Toltrazuril in cattle include: Single dose at 2-3 weeks of age. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Toltrazuril is indicated in cattle for: Coccidiosis, Coccidiosis metaphylaxis in calves.
These are general warnings for Toltrazuril across species; consult the cattle dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well-tolerated. Primarily used for coccidiosis. Single-dose or short-course treatment. Bitter taste. Extra-label use in small animals.
Why a species-specific page? Toltrazuril 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.