Baytril - not ok for chickens but ok for cows and pigs?

[berkchicks]

Eeek! Really? That’s scary

The reason behind this is that it can cause hallucinations in humans when eating the eggs. I use it as it's an awesome abx. I an not selling eggs from treated birds. I

 

[Folly's place]

Drugs can have different effects in different species, and Baytril is off limits for humans because it does cause nasty effects in the brain. The whole class of fluoroquinolones are very important antibiotics in many species, but 'different strokes for different folks' definitely applies!
The last bird here that got Baytril is a rooster with severe bite infected bite wounds, and he will never leave the farm, or be eaten. I cheated, but have a plan!
Mary

 

[Chickerella2012]

I read that baytril was banned in birds that are used for consumption as well as their eggs. Baytril is said to cause hallucinations in humans. The reason why it was banned, is because it seems to have caused drug resistant bacteria. I am not entirely sure as my memory is horrible. I've done a lot of research but am still going to use it (appropriately) when any of my breeders get sick. I think the reason behind it is that more and more backyard chicken keepers use antibiotics for the smallest issue. Overdose, underdose and won't follow protocols as to how to use meds correctly. It's a strong and awesome antibiotic, and I wish it wasn't banned in the US. Has lots to do with FDA as well.

 

[Chickerella2012]

Drugs can have different effects in different species, and Baytril is off limits for humans because it does cause nasty effects in the brain. The whole class of fluoroquinolones are very important antibiotics in many species, but 'different strokes for different folks' definitely applies!
The last bird here that got Baytril is a rooster with severe bite infected bite wounds, and he will never leave the farm, or be eaten. I cheated, but have a plan!
Mary

Yes! Thank you. You said it well. Lol

 

[Folly's place]

People are rightly concerned about drug resistant bacteria, and the uncontrolled use of antibiotics in food animals. That's why regulations have tightened up a lot in recent years, and it's a good thing.
Historically, every new antibiotic was 'strong and awesome', until it wasn't, because bacteria are very good at developing resistance. Some bacteria can do it in a few hours!!!
Mary

 

[Chickerella2012]

Agreed

 

[Folly's place]

And we are seeing resistance to Baytril now too sometimes.
Mary