Antibiotics · Prescription (Rx)
Albon (sulfadimethoxine) withdrawal time for cattle
sulfadimethoxine — Di-Methox, generic sulfa boluses and solutions. Used for coccidiosis, foot rot, pneumonia complex — oral boluses or drinking-water solution.
Slaughter withdrawal
7 days
| Route / formulation | Slaughter withdrawal | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Oral bolus or drinking water (5-day maximum course) | 7 days |
Milk & dairy: Milk withhold 60 hours (5 milkings). Sulfa use in lactating dairy cattle is tightly restricted — sulfadimethoxine is the only sulfa legal there, on-label only.
Sulfadimethoxine — Albon boluses being the familiar form — is the standard treatment for coccidiosis and one of the older tools for foot rot and pneumonia. The label course is a loading dose followed by daily doses for no more than 5 days total, with a 7-day slaughter withdrawal from the last dose.
Sulfas as a class have a rough residue history in dairy, and regulators watch them closely: sulfadimethoxine is the only sulfonamide that may be used in lactating dairy cattle, and only exactly as labeled. No withdrawal has been established for pre-ruminating calves, so marketing bob veal after treatment is a violation.
What the label requires
- Slaughter withdrawal: 7 days from the last dose; milk withhold 60 hours.
- Do not treat longer than 5 consecutive days.
- Only sulfa legal in lactating dairy cattle, and only at exact label use.
- No withdrawal established for pre-ruminating (veal) calves.
Always follow the label on your bottle and your veterinarian's directions. Extra-label use — any different dose, route, or frequency — voids the withdrawal above; your vet sets the interval instead, usually via FARAD. When in doubt, hold longer. Label data checked July 18, 2026. Source: FDA label (DailyMed).
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Common questions
How long is the Albon withdrawal for calves treated for coccidiosis?
7 days from the last dose for cattle. But note the label establishes no withdrawal for pre-ruminating calves — very young calves on milk cannot be sold for veal after treatment.