Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Bambermycin is used in turkey for Growth promotion. Routes documented in turkey: PO. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bambermycin in turkey, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Flavomycin, Gainpro
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 g/ton in feed | Continuous in feed | Continuous | Growth promotion | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by blocking transglycosylation. Unique mechanism does not appear to select for cross-resistance to medically important antibiotics.
Feed additive for growth promotion in cattle, swine, and poultry. No withdrawal period required at approved levels. Considered low-risk for antimicrobial resistance development.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for turkey may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Bambermycin 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.