Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Enramycin is used in chicken for Necrotic enteritis prevention, growth promotion. Routes documented in chicken: PO. A typical adult chicken weighs 0.50–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enramycin in chicken, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Enradin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 ppm in feed | Continuous in feed | Continuous | Necrotic enteritis prevention, growth promotion | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Polypeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Acts locally in the GI tract with minimal systemic absorption. Primarily effective against Clostridium perfringens.
Feed additive for growth promotion and prevention of necrotic enteritis in poultry. Poorly absorbed; acts locally in the gut. Not available in all markets.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for chicken may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Enramycin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in chicken — 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.