Lasalocid

Lasalocid is an ionophore antibiotic that is used as a feed supplement to prevent coccidiosis in poultry, swine, and other animals. It is used mainly to prevent the spread of the disease, which can cause death in poultry and livestock. Lasalocid works by binding to the cell membrane of the coccidial protozoa, preventing its growth and reproduction. Lasalocid is also used to treat a number of other diseases in cattle, sheep, and goats.

Lasalocid is a medication used in veterinary medicine, not for humans. Here's a breakdown of its key features:

• Function: Lasalocid acts as both an antibacterial agent and a coccidiostat.
• Coccidiostat: This is its primary function in poultry. It helps prevent and control coccidiosis, a parasitic disease caused by Eimeria species. Lasalocid disrupts the lifecycle of these parasites within the bird's intestines.
• Antibacterial: Lasalocid has some antibacterial properties, but this is not its main use in poultry production.
• Origin: It's a naturally occurring antibiotic produced by a type of bacteria called Streptomyces lasaliensis.
• Form: Lasalocid is typically used in the form of its sodium salt (lasalocid sodium) and is mixed into poultry feed for continuous, preventative action.
• Important Note: Lasalocid can be toxic to some animals, especially horses and dogs. It should never be administered to non-target species.

Here are some resources for further reading, although they may contain URLs:

• Lasalocid Wikipedia Entry: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasalocid
• Lasalocid on Poultrymed: [invalid URL removed]