Spectinomycin (Livestock) for Turkey
Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Spectinomycin (Livestock) is used in turkey for E. coli infections, air sacculitis. Routes documented in turkey: SC. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Spectinomycin (Livestock) in turkey, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Spectam, Adspec
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 10–20 mg/kg | Once in poults | Single injection | E. coli infections, air sacculitis | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Mechanism of action
Binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Bacteriostatic. Particularly effective against Mycoplasma and E. coli in swine and poultry.
Side effects & warnings
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 turkey may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with turkey dosing
Spectinomycin (Livestock) dosing in other species
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 turkey — 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.