Livestock · Gallus gallus domesticus · typical adult weight 0.50–5.00 kg
Spectinomycin (Livestock) is used in chicken for E. coli infections in day-old chicks. Routes documented in chicken: SC. A typical adult chicken weighs 0.50–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Spectinomycin (Livestock) in chicken, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Spectam, Adspec
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 10–20 mg/kg | Once | Single injection | E. coli infections in day-old chicks | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic. Particularly effective against Mycoplasma and E. coli in swine and poultry.
Primarily for swine and poultry. Observe withdrawal periods. May be combined with lincomycin for synergistic effect (Linco-Spectin).
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? Spectinomycin (Livestock) 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.