Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is dosed at 55–70 mg/kg feed PO (in feed) Not stated (dietary inclusion level) in turkeys, per 128. Leeson S. Vitamin deficiencies in poultry. Merck Veterinary Manual. Kenilworth, NJ: Merck & Co. Available at: Accessed July 26, 2020. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.652. Niacin (nicotinic acid) is used in turkeys for Niacin deficiency. Routes documented in turkeys: PO (in feed). A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Niacin (nicotinic acid) in turkeys, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO (in feed) | 55–70 mg/kg feed | Not stated (dietary inclusion level) | Not stated. This is a ration formulation level rather than a treatment course. | Niacin deficiency | Weak | 128. Leeson S. Vitamin deficiencies in poultry. Merck Veterinary Manual. Kenilworth, NJ: Merck & Co. Available at: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/nutrition-and-management-poultry/vitamin-deficiencies-in-poultry. Accessed July 26, 2020. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.652 |
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Niacin (nicotinic acid) dose range in turkeys, with cited source references: PO (in feed) 55–70 mg/kg feed Not stated (dietary inclusion level). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Niacin (nicotinic acid) in turkeys: PO (in feed).
Cited course lengths for Niacin (nicotinic acid) in turkeys include: Not stated. This is a ration formulation level rather than a treatment course.. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Niacin (nicotinic acid) is indicated in turkeys for: Niacin deficiency.
Why a species-specific page? Niacin (nicotinic acid) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in turkeys — 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.