Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Salinomycin 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 Salinomycin in chicken, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bio-Cox, Sacox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 44–66 ppm | continuous in feed | Coccidiosis prevention | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Polyether ionophore antibiotic that disrupts ion transport across coccidia cell membranes, causing osmotic lysis. Selective toxicity toward Eimeria spp.
TOXIC to horses — even small amounts are lethal. TOXIC to turkeys. Do not allow access to equines. Do not combine with tiamulin (potentiates ionophore toxicity). Observe withdrawal period.
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? Salinomycin 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.