Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Enramycin is used in turkey for Necrotic enteritis prevention. Routes documented in turkey: PO. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enramycin in turkey, 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 | 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 turkey 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 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.