Lincomycin (Livestock) for Turkey
Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Lincomycin (Livestock) is used in turkey for Necrotic enteritis, Mycoplasma. Routes documented in turkey: PO. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lincomycin (Livestock) in turkey, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lincomix
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 16–32 mg/kg | Continuous in water | 7 days | Necrotic enteritis, Mycoplasma | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Effective against gram-positive organisms and Mycoplasma spp.
Side effects & warnings
Swine use primarily. Do NOT administer to ruminants, horses, or rabbits — causes fatal enterocolitis. Observe meat withdrawal periods.
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
Lincomycin (Livestock) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Lincomycin (Livestock) 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.