FieldDxStreptomycinDose, contraindications and adverse effects for Cattle, Horses, Pigs and Poultry.
What it is used for
An aminoglycoside antibiotic, narrow-spectrum against aerobic gram-negative bacteria. Active against Pasteurella spp, E. coli, Salmonella spp, Campylobacter fetus, Leptospira spp, Brucella spp, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Dose by species
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How it works
An aminoglycoside; inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Narrow spectrum, mainly aerobic gram-negative organisms.
Do not use in
Aminoglycosides are nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Kidneys need a drug-free period between courses — the drug accumulates in renal tissue and repeated courses raise the risk of toxicity.
Main adverse effects
Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity, shared across all aminoglycosides. Ototoxic effects (vestibular, cochlear) may be irreversible.
Conditions it is used for
Anthrax Bovine Tuberculosis Tularemia Streptococcal Lymphadenitis of Swine Vibriosis Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis
Similar drugs
Source
MSD Veterinary Manual — Aminoglycosides (accessed 2026-08-10)
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