Tiamulin for Turkey
Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Tiamulin is used in turkey for Mycoplasma meleagridis, air sacculitis. Routes documented in turkey: PO. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tiamulin in turkey, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Denagard
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 12.5–25 mg/kg | Continuous in water | 3-5 days | Mycoplasma meleagridis, air sacculitis | Moderate | Merck Veterinary Manual |
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Mechanism of action
Binds 50S ribosomal subunit at peptidyl transferase center, inhibiting protein synthesis. Effective against Mycoplasma, Brachyspira, and other swine/poultry pathogens.
Side effects & warnings
Primarily swine/poultry. FATAL interaction with ionophores (monensin, salinomycin, narasin). Do not feed ionophore-containing rations concurrently. Off-label in rabbits for respiratory infections.
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
Tiamulin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Tiamulin 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.