Widely used in veterinary medicine, this compound serves as an effective antibiotic for treating bacterial infections in livestock and companion animals. It is commonly administered to swine, poultry, and cattle to control respiratory diseases, such as those caused by Mycoplasma species, Pasteurella, and other gram-positive pathogens. Due to its antimicrobial activity and low toxicity, it is often included in feed or water for both therapeutic and growth-promoting purposes. In addition, it plays a role in controlling proliferative enteritis in horses and certain infections in dogs and cats. Its use is regulated to prevent residues in food products and to minimize the development of antibiotic resistance.