Ceftiofur Crystalline-Free Acid Dosing for Cattle, Horses, Pigs By Weight
Important Safety Information
For horses: Do not administer more than 20 mL in one site. Administer second dose in 4 days.
For cattle: Administer as single SQ injection in the middle third of the posterior aspect of the ear.
For pigs: Administer IM injection in the postauricular region of the neck.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 164-165
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs and Cats | - | Dose not established | See ceftiofur sodium for small animal dosage |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | SQ | 6.6 mg/kg | Single injection in the middle third of the posterior aspect of the ear |
| Horses and Foals | IM | 6.6 mg/kg | IM in neck muscle (15 mL per 1000 pounds). Second dose in 4 days |
| Pigs | IM | 5.0 mg/kg | IM injection in the postauricular region of the neck |