Overview
Draxxin (tulathromycin) Injectable Solution by Zoetis is a long-acting macrolide antibiotic indicated for the treatment and metaphylaxis (control) of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) associated with Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle, as well as swine respiratory disease (SRD). BRD is the most economically significant disease in the beef cattle industry, and Draxxin is one of the most widely used and trusted single-dose antibiotic treatments available. A single subcutaneous injection provides therapeutic drug concentrations in lung tissue for up to 10 days — eliminating the need for multiple-day treatment regimens and reducing handling stress on sick animals. Draxxin is also approved for metaphylaxis — treating the entire at-risk pen when BRD is diagnosed in a portion of the group. The 50 mL vial is the smaller-format option — well-suited for cow-calf operations, small herds, and producers who treat individual animals rather than running large-scale metaphylaxis programs.
Key Features
- Tulathromycin long-acting macrolide antibiotic — single injection provides up to 10 days of therapeutic lung tissue concentrations
- Approved for treatment and metaphylaxis (control) of BRD in beef and non-lactating dairy cattle
- Effective against M. haemolytica, P. multocida, H. somni, and M. bovis
- Single-dose treatment eliminates multi-day regimens and reduces handling stress on sick cattle
- Also approved for swine respiratory disease (SRD)
- Subcutaneous (SQ) injection — maximum 10 mL per injection site
- 50 mL vial — right-size format for cow-calf operations and individual animal treatment
Specifications
- Brand: Zoetis / Draxxin
- Active Ingredient: Tulathromycin 100 mg/mL
- Drug Class: Macrolide Antibiotic
- Form: Injectable Solution (Subcutaneous)
- Size: 50 mL
- Species: Beef cattle, non-lactating dairy cattle, swine
Best For
- Treatment of BRD in individual animals in cow-calf and small herd operations
- Producers needing a smaller vial of Draxxin for occasional BRD treatment rather than large-scale metaphylaxis programs
- Single-dose BRD treatment where minimizing re-handling of sick cattle is a priority
- Barn and ranch first-response kits requiring a reliable, long-acting BRD antibiotic on hand
For use under veterinary supervision or by prescription. Follow all label directions for dosage, administration route, and withdrawal times. Observe all meat withdrawal periods. Use as part of a comprehensive herd health program under veterinary guidance. Antibiotic use should follow veterinary prescription and stewardship guidelines.
