Quinolone antibiotic residues in raw milk and chicken liver in konya
<b>Aim:</b> The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of quinolone antibiotic residues (ciprofloxacin, enrofloxacin, marbofloxacin, danofloxacin, difloxacin, flumequin, sarafloxacin and oxolinic acid) in raw milk and chicken liver samples in Konya.<p> <b>Materi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Selcuk University Press
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=885 |
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| Summary: | <b>Aim:</b> The objective of this study was to evaluate the presence
of quinolone antibiotic residues (ciprofloxacin, enrofloxacin,
marbofloxacin, danofloxacin, difloxacin, flumequin,
sarafloxacin and oxolinic acid) in raw milk and chicken liver
samples in Konya.<p>
<b>Materials and Methods:</b> A total of 100 samples, including
50 raw milk and 50 chicken liver samples, were examined
for quinolone antibiotics. The samples were analyzed by
an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) screening
method.<p>
<b>Results:</b> Of the 50 chicken liver samples analyzed for residues
of quinolone, 17 (34%) were positive and in one of
them the value (147.88 μg/kg) was above the maximum
residue limits (MRLs). The mean contamination level was
47.5 μg/kg. None of the milk samples were found to be positive
for quinolone residues.<p>
<b>Conclusion:</b> All of the analyzed samples except one showed
the presence of quinolone residues below the MRLs established
by European Union (EU) and Turkish Legislation. So
that obtained results from analysis of milk and chicken liver
samples were considered to be a positive sign in terms of
food safety. Also these analyses are performed as routine according
to the National Residue Monitoring Plan of the Republic
of Turkey. Therefore, routine drug residues surveillance
and monitoring programs in edible animal products
like milk, meat and eggs should be continued to ensure food
safety in the country. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-6958 2146-1953 |