Livestock · Sus scrofa domesticus · typical adult weight 1.00–300.00 kg
Avilamycin is used in swine for Growth promotion. Routes documented in swine: PO. A typical adult swine weighs 1.00–300.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Avilamycin in swine, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Surmax, Maxus
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 ppm in feed | Continuous in feed | Continuous | Growth promotion | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for swine may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Avilamycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in swine — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.