Equine Medication Calculator
Calculate drug dosages for common equine medications based on horse weight, drug type, and administration route.
Inputs
Results
Dose
2,200 mg
Volume
11 mL
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Horse Weight in kilograms — use a weight tape if scales are unavailable.
- Select the Medication from the dropdown (Bute, Banamine, Dexamethasone, or Procaine Penicillin G).
- Choose Administration Route (Oral or IV) — this affects the dose calculation.
- Review Single Dose (mg) and Volume (mL) for the selected drug and route.
- Always confirm the dose with a licensed veterinarian before administration.
How the result changes with Horse Weight
| Horse Weight | Dose | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 210 | 924 mg | 4.6 mL |
| 485 | 2,134 mg | 10.7 mL |
| 815 | 3,586 mg | 17.9 mL |
| 1,090 | 4,796 mg | 24 mL |
What each input means
- Horse Weight
- Body weight in kilograms (1 lb = 0.45 kg).
- Medication
- Select the prescribed medication.
- Administration Route
- Route of drug administration as directed by veterinarian.
What each result means
- Dose
- Calculated dose per administration.
- Volume
- Injection/oral volume per dose.
- Frequency
- How often to administer.
- Duration
- Standard treatment duration.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersHorse Weight = 500, Medication = 1, Administration Route = 1 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate DoseDose2200 = 2200
- Calculate VolumeVolume11 = 11
- Calculate FrequencyFrequencyEvery 12 hours = Every 12 hours
- Calculate DurationDuration5 days = 5 days
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