Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Halofuginone is used in chicken for Coccidiosis prevention. Routes documented in chicken: PO. A typical adult chicken weighs 0.50–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Halofuginone in chicken, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Halocur, Stenorol
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–3 ppm in feed | Continuous in feed | Continuous | Coccidiosis prevention | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Quinazolinone derivative that inhibits Cryptosporidium parvum development and suppresses prolyl-tRNA synthetase, preventing parasite protein synthesis.
Narrow safety margin — toxic dose is close to therapeutic dose. Avoid in dehydrated or debilitated animals. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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? Halofuginone 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.