Souza MJ, Bergman JB, White MS, et al. Pharmacokinetics and egg residues after administration of a single dose of meloxicam in domestic chickens (Gallus domesticus). Am J Vet Res 78(8):965 ‒968, 2017.

The goal of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics of meloxicam in domestic hens and the duration and quantity of drug residues in their eggs following oral administration of a single dose of 1 mg meloxicam/kg. The study used 8 healthy adult White Leghorn hens. A blood sample was collected from each hen immediately before the administration of meloxicam (1 mg/kg) into the oral cavity behind the glottis. Additional blood samples were collected at 10, 20, and 30 minutes, and at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 hours after meloxicam administration.

Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - October 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research