Results for tag: "Lincomycin"

Lincomycin is an antibiotic used in animal feedstuffs to prevent and treat bacterial infections. It is a lincosamide, a type of antibiotic derived from Streptomyces lincolnensis. It is used in a variety of animal species, including poultry, swine, cattle, sheep, and horses. Lincomycin is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Clostridium species. It is also used to treat infections caused by Mycoplasma and Chlamydia species. Lincomycin is available in a variety of formulations, including injectable solutions, oral suspensions, and feed additives. It is also available as a premix, which is a combination of lincomycin and other antibiotics. The use of lincomycin in animal feedstuffs is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Some companies in the lincomycin market include Elanco, Merck Animal Health, Zoetis, Bayer Animal Health, and Virbac. Show Less Read more