Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.53.3.8

βeta-lactam and Tetracycline Antibiotic Residues in Cow Milk in the Constantine region, Algeria

Noureddine Zeghilet ; Laboratory of Animal Health and Production Management, Institute of Veterinary Science, Constantine -1- University, Algeria
Brahim Bouchoucha ; Laboratory of Animal Health and Production Management, Institute of Veterinary Science, Constantine -1- University, Algeria
Omar Bouaziz ; Laboratory of Animal Health and Production Management, Institute of Veterinary Science, Constantine -1- University, Algeria

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the βeta-lactam and tetracycline antibiotic residues in cow milk samples. A total of 122 samples of cow milk were collected from raw milk collectors (109 samples) and from a reconstituted pasteurized milk sales clerk (13 samples) in the Constantine region, Algeria and examined using the ΒetaStar Combo screening kit (Neogen, USA). Results indicates that 13 samples (10.66%) were positive for antibiotics residues: 12 (9.84%) for βeta-lactams (ten (8.20%) raw and two (1.64%) pasteurized milk samples) and only one (0.82%) for tetracyclines in a raw milk sample. It is evident that the Algerian consumer is not sheltered from the danger of antibiotic residues in milk and these inhibitor residues should constitute a constant concern for the dairy industry in Algeria. A control programme should be established.

Keywords

βeta-lactams; Tetracyclines; Residues; Cow milk; Constantine region

Hrčak ID:

262423

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/262423

Publication date:

31.10.2021.

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