Marbofloxacin (Livestock) for Cattle
Marbofloxacin (Livestock) is used in cattle for Bacterial infection, Bovine respiratory disease. Routes documented in cattle: IM, IV, SC. ExoticRx tracks Marbofloxacin (Livestock) dosing for cattle from primary veterinary literature; sign in to view the full rule set. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Marbocyl, Zeniquin
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Cited dose rules for Marbofloxacin (Livestock) 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
Fluoroquinolone that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Concentration-dependent bactericidal activity with long post-antibiotic effect.
Side effects & warnings
Extra-label use in food animals restricted by FDA in US. Must be used under VCPR for extra-label use. Withdrawal periods vary by species. Not for use in dairy cattle of breeding age.
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? Marbofloxacin (Livestock) 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.