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MONENSIN [3 records]

Record 1 2009-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

An antiprotozoal agent produced by streptomyces cinnamonensis.

CONT

It[Monensin] exerts its effect during the development of first-generation trophozoites into first-generation schizonts within the intestinal epithelial cells. It does not interfere with hosts' development of acquired immunity to the majority of coccidial species. Monensin is a sodium and proton selective ionophore and is widely used as such in biochemical studies.

OBS

antiprotozoal agents: Substances that are destructive to protozoans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
CONT

Monensin, an antibiotic that alters the rumen microbial population and therefore the rumen digestion of feed, was recently cleared for use in dairy replacement feed.

OBS

a feed additive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
OBS

Utilisé en prémélange contenant 100 g de monensin par kg.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
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Record 3 2003-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Drugs

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments vétérinaires
DEF

Ester complexe de l'acide butyrique anticoccidien agissant sur le premier stade du cycle de multiplication (action complexante avec les ions + et inhibiteur de la synthèse de l'A.T.P.)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos veterinarios
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