Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Maduramicin 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 Maduramicin in chicken, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cygro
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–6 ppm | continuous in feed | Coccidiosis prevention | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Polyether ionophore with potent anticoccidial activity. Disrupts ion gradients across cell membranes of Eimeria spp. Most potent ionophore anticoccidial on a per-weight basis.
For use in broiler chickens only. EXTREMELY TOXIC to horses. Narrow margin of safety even in target species — do not exceed recommended dose. TOXIC to turkeys. Do not combine with tiamulin.
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? Maduramicin 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.