Used as an antiparasitic agent, particularly effective against coccidian parasites in poultry and livestock. It helps control coccidiosis, a common and economically significant disease in the poultry industry. Its ionophoric properties allow it to transport ions across cell membranes, disrupting the electrolyte balance in susceptible parasites, leading to their death. Due to its mode of action, it is commonly included in animal feed as a growth promoter and disease preventative. Resistance development and regulatory restrictions limit its use in some regions.