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parenterally administered gentamicin (5mgkg -I) has been studied in Gaddi goats. The serum concentration-time profile was described by bi-exponential and monoexponential equations following intravenous (i.v.), intramuscular (i.m.) and subcutaneous (s.c.) administration with elimination half-life values of 0.96 + 0.09, 2.37 + 0.47 and 3.56 + 0.39 h, respectively. The apparent volume of distribution following i.v. administration (Vd,,.~,: 0.26 + 0.04 1 kg -j) reflected limited extracellular distribution of the drug. The bioavailability was higher following i.m. administration (96.3%) compared to s.c. (76.9%). In view of the significantly longer biological half-life and larger area under the curve values, the s.c. route may be preferred. It is concluded that a suitable and practical dosage recommendation for gentamicin in goats would be 3.35 mg kg -~ body weight given s.c. at 12 h intervals.