Screening of antibiotic residues in raw milk of cows and buffalos by diffusion assays


Submitted: 15 April 2020
Accepted: 22 March 2021
Published: 5 October 2021
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Although antibiotics are valuable drugs for treatment of certain infections, their presence in foodstuff derived from animals is a potential public health hazard. They pose a serious threat as they are implicated in direct toxicity; allergic reactions; disturbance of the normal gut microbiota, carcinogenesis, and emergence of antibioticresistant bacteria. This study investigated the occurrence of antibiotic residues in raw milk samples derived from cows and buffaloes. Samples were collected randomly from different retail outlets in Erbil city (Iraq) from January 1st to June 30th, 2019. The residues were detected by two diffusion assays against Bacillus subtilis bacteria on agar plates. The total occurrence of residues ranged from 11.9% to 13.4% of screened milk samples. No significant differences were found between milk type or location of animal rearing (urban or suburban). Regarding the seasonal variations, spring was found to be associated with gradual decrease in antibiotic residues levels in milk. Such occurrence rate of residues is alarming and require authorities to observe the quality of raw milk introduced to markets for consumption. Further evaluation of antibiotic stability period in raw milk is also necessary.


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Almashhadany DA. Screening of antibiotic residues in raw milk of cows and buffalos by diffusion assays. Ital J Food Safety [Internet]. 2021 Oct. 5 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];10(3). Available from: https://www.pagepressjournals.org/ijfs/article/view/9034

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