# Meloxidyl (Meloxicam) Dose for Cattle & Pigs: Strengths & Dose Calculator

> Meloxidyl 20 mg/mL is a meloxicam injection for cattle, pigs and horses from Ceva. Cattle get a single 0.5 mg/kg SC or IV, pigs 0.4 mg/kg IM (repeatable after 24 h) and…

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- Type: Vet product
- Publisher: WeVet
- Updated: 2026-11-02
- Medically reviewed by: Dr. Ravi Baraiya, B.V.Sc. (2026-11-02)
- Audience: veterinarians and veterinary students

Meloxidyl 20 mg/mL is a meloxicam injection for cattle, pigs and horses from Ceva [1]. Cattle get a single 0.5 mg/kg SC or IV, pigs 0.4 mg/kg IM (repeatable after 24 h) and horses a single 0.6 mg/kg IV [1].

- Brand: Meloxidyl
- Contains: Meloxicam
- Company: Ceva Animal Health
- Label species: Cattle, Pigs, Horses
- Data from: International

## Strengths

- Meloxidyl 20 mg/mL injection: Meloxicam 20 mg per mL (verified, [1])

## Dose by species

| Species | Use | Dose | Route | How often | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle | Respiratory infection, calf diarrhoea, acute mastitis, dehorning pain | 0.5 mg/kg [1] | SC or IV | Single injection | Label |
| Pigs | Lameness; MMA syndrome | 0.4 mg/kg [1] | IM | Single; a second dose after 24 h if needed | Label |
| Horses | Musculoskeletal pain; colic | 0.6 mg/kg [1] | IV | Single injection | Label |

## Label directions

- Cattle: 0.5 mg/kg (2.5 mL/100 kg) once SC or IV [1].
- Pigs: 0.4 mg/kg (2 mL/100 kg) once IM; a second dose after 24 h if needed [1].
- Horses: 0.6 mg/kg (3 mL/100 kg) once IV [1].
- Dehorning: give 20 minutes before — Meloxidyl alone does not give enough pain relief during the procedure [1].

## Warnings and precautions

- Do not use in horses under 6 weeks old [1].
- Do not use with impaired liver, heart or kidney function, bleeding disorders or gut ulcers [1].
- Do not give with corticosteroids, other NSAIDs or anticoagulants [1].
- Avoid in severely dehydrated, hypovolaemic or hypotensive animals [1].

## Withdrawal periods

- Cattle, meat: 15 days — Meat and offal 15 days. [1]
- Cattle, milk: 5 days — Milk 5 days. [1]
- Pigs, meat: 5 days — Meat and offal 5 days. [1]
- Horses, meat: 5 days — Meat and offal 5 days. [1]

Interactive dose calculator (strength prefilled only when confirmed): use the page link above.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Meloxidyl dose for cattle?

A single 0.5 mg/kg (2.5 mL per 100 kg) SC or IV [1].

### What is the Meloxidyl milk withdrawal?

5 days; meat 15 days for cattle [1].

## References

[1] Meloxidyl 20 mg/ml solution for injection — SPC — Ceva Animal Health — SPC (company document) (2026). https://ruminants.ceva.com/app/uploads/sites/15/2023/01/Meloxidyl-SPC-VF.pdf
[2] Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Animals — Merck Veterinary Manual — S. H. Edwards (updated Sep 2024) (2024). https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/inflammation/nonsteroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-in-animals
[3] METACAM (meloxicam) oral suspension — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label, Boehringer Ingelheim (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=c27c35d7-07e1-47d4-97cd-ed1fb17750ce
[4] METACAM (meloxicam) injection — label — DailyMed (US NLM) — FDA-approved label, Boehringer Ingelheim (2026). https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ca78caf5-2b47-46c1-abec-0f925b39f455

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