Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Semduramicin 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 Semduramicin in chicken, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Aviax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25 ppm | continuous in feed | Coccidiosis prevention | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Polyether ionophore antibiotic with selective activity against Eimeria spp. Disrupts ion transport across coccidia cell membranes.
For use in broiler chickens only. TOXIC to horses and turkeys. Do not combine with tiamulin. 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? Semduramicin 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.