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US brand names:Surmax, Maxus
Orthosomycin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by blocking the peptidyl transferase step. Primarily active against gram-positive organisms including Clostridium spp.
Feed additive for growth promotion in poultry and swine. Poorly absorbed from GI tract. Not available in all markets due to regulatory restrictions.
Species references:All Chicken (Poultry) drugsAll Swine (Pig) drugsAll Turkey drugs
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