Virginiamycin (Feed Additive) for Turkey
Livestock · Meleagris gallopavo · typical adult weight 3.00–18.00 kg
Virginiamycin (Feed Additive) is used in turkey for Growth promotion. Routes documented in turkey: PO. A typical adult turkey weighs 3.00–18.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Virginiamycin (Feed Additive) in turkey, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: V-Max, Stafac
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–15 ppm in feed | Continuous in feed | Continuous | Growth promotion | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Mechanism of action
Streptogramin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Consists of two synergistic components (virginiamycin M1 and S1) that bind to the 50S ribosomal subunit.
Side effects & warnings
Feed additive use only. Used for growth promotion and prevention of liver abscesses in feedlot cattle. Cross-resistance with quinupristin-dalfopristin has raised public health concerns.
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
Virginiamycin (Feed Additive) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Virginiamycin (Feed Additive) 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.