Poultry Medication.

Here is some information about medication that is commonly used during the treatment of poultry.

Egg Withdrawal Periods for Poultry Medications.

Different medicines require different lengths of time to be eliminated or reduced to a safe level from the birds body. Medications that are licensed for use in poultry are tested and will have an egg withdrawal period stated in the instructions (although some products don't require an egg withdrawal period and will state ‘0 days' or ‘Nill').

Sometimes vets will prescribe medication that isn't licensed for use in poultry, based on their clinical knowledge. Since this medication isn't licensed, it isn't tested on poultry and an egg withdrawal period doesn't exist. In these cases a vet will usually advise you to withdraw eggs for 28 days after the end of treatment.

The advice given here is that of the authors and should not be considered as professional advice. Where there is conflicting information, you should always follow the advice of your vet.