Question 1

What is Cefquinome (Livestock) used for?

Accepted Answer

Cefquinome (Livestock) is indicated for: arthritis in piglets, Bacterial meningitis, Bovine mastitis (E. coli, Klebsiella), Bovine respiratory disease, BRD, E. coli septicemia in calves, Severe bacterial infection.

Question 2

What routes can Cefquinome (Livestock) be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IM, SC, Intramammary.

Question 3

Which species have cited Cefquinome (Livestock) dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Cefquinome (Livestock) dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Cattle (Beef/Dairy), Horse (Equine), Swine (Pig).

Question 4

Is Cefquinome (Livestock) a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Cefquinome (Livestock) is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Cefquinome (Livestock)?

Accepted Answer

For cattle and swine. Not approved in US (available in EU). Intramammary formulation for bovine mastitis. Concerns about ESBL resistance selection limit use in some jurisdictions.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Cefquinome (Livestock)?

Accepted Answer

For cattle and swine. Not approved in US (available in EU). Intramammary formulation for bovine mastitis. Concerns about ESBL resistance selection limit use in some jurisdictions.

Question 7

How does Cefquinome (Livestock) work?

Accepted Answer

Fourth-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum activity including many beta-lactamase-producing organisms. Stable against AmpC and extended-spectrum beta-lactamases.

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