Avilamycin is an antibiotic used mainly as a feed additive in poultry and swine production. It helps control certain bacterial infections in the intestinal tract of animals.

It is used to improve animal health and growth performance by controlling susceptible Gram-positive bacteria. Its use is subject to veterinary regulations and approved indications.

Avilamycin is an orthosomycin-class antibiotic produced by certain Streptomyces bacteria. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by acting on the 50S ribosomal subunit.