Florfenicol is a synthetic antibiotic with a broad spectrum of activity against most Gram-positive
and Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in domestic animals. It is a fluorinated derivative of
chloramphenicol and functions by inhibiting protein synthesis at the ribosomal level, exhibiting
bacteriostatic properties. Importantly, florfenicol does not carry the risk of inducing human aplastic
anemia, which is associated with the use of chloramphenicol. Additionally, it demonstrates activity
against some chloramphenicol-resistant strains of bacteria.