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Bacitracin (Livestock Feed) for Turkey

Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg

Bacitracin (Livestock Feed) is used in turkey for Growth promotion, Growth promotion, enteritis prevention, Growth promotion, necrotic enteritis prevention. Routes documented in turkey: PO. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Bacitracin (Livestock Feed) in turkey, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Trade names: BMD, Baciferm

Dose ranges

RouteDoseFrequencyDurationIndicationEvidenceSource
PO4–50 g/ton feedcontinuous in feedGrowth promotionStrongFDA NADA Label
PO4–50 g/ton in feedContinuous in feedContinuousGrowth promotion, enteritis preventionStrongFDA NADA Label
PO4–50 g/ton in feedContinuous in feedContinuousGrowth promotion, necrotic enteritis preventionStrongFDA NADA Label

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Mechanism of action

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with dephosphorylation of the C55 lipid carrier. Poorly absorbed orally — acts locally in the GI tract.

Side effects & warnings

Feed additive for growth promotion and necrotic enteritis prevention in poultry. Not absorbed systemically from GI tract. No withdrawal period required at approved levels.

Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for turkey may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.

Other Antibiotic drugs with turkey dosing

Bacitracin (Livestock Feed) dosing in other species

Why a species-specific page? Bacitracin (Livestock Feed) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in turkey — 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.