Used primarily as a broad-spectrum antibiotic in veterinary and human medicine. Effective against a wide range of bacterial infections including respiratory, urinary tract, and skin infections. Commonly applied in livestock and aquaculture to prevent and treat bacterial diseases, promoting animal health and growth. Also utilized in agriculture to control bacterial and fungal diseases in crops, especially in fruit trees and ornamental plants. Frequently administered orally or by injection in medical settings, and as a feed additive in animal husbandry. Its ability to inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria makes it valuable in managing infections caused by both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.