Lasalocid for Cattle
Lasalocid is used in cattle for Coccidiosis (Eimeria caviae), Coccidiosis prevention, Coccidiosis prophylaxis, feed efficiency. Routes documented in cattle: PO. ExoticRx tracks Lasalocid dosing for cattle from primary veterinary literature; sign in to view the full rule set. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Avatec, Bovatec
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Cited dose rules for Lasalocid in cattle are available with a free ExoticRx account. Each row carries the route, dose range, frequency, indication, evidence level, and primary-source citation.
Mechanism of action
Polyether ionophore that disrupts ion transport across coccidian cell membranes, causing osmotic imbalance and parasite death.
Side effects & warnings
HIGHLY TOXIC to horses, dogs, and cats. Use only in approved species (poultry, cattle). Narrow safety margin. Do not mix feeds.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cattle may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Lasalocid 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 primary literature; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.