Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) for Cattle
Livestock · Bos taurus · typical adult weight 250.00–900.00 kg
Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) 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 Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) in cattle, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Draxxin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2.5 mg/kg | single dose | Bovine respiratory disease | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Semi-synthetic triamilide macrolide that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Concentrates in pulmonary tissue providing prolonged lung concentrations from a single injection.
Side effects & warnings
Single SC injection only. Do not inject IV. Tissue reactions at injection site. Not for use in lactating dairy cattle. Do not inject more than 10ml per site in cattle.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Tulathromycin (Long-Acting) 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.