Oxytetracycline residues in eggs from commercial poultry farms in Ilorin, Nigeria

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1 Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

2 Department of Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine, University of Ilorin

3 Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

4 Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: The risks posed by indiscriminate oxytetracycline use in Nigeria are high and of serious public health implications. Objective: The study investigates oxytetracycline residues in eggs from commercial poultry farms in Ilorin, Nigeria. Methods: Samples were randomly collected from poultry farms in Ilorin and analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Results: Out of 20 pooled egg samples from 200 eggs collected from poultry farms (n = 20), 15 contained oxytetracycline residues. Overall prevalence is 70% with a mean concentration of 398.30±186.73 µg/kg. Five samples exceeded the recommended maximum residue limit of 400µg/kg. Standard curve analysis showed linearity (r2 = 0.98). Conclusions: The study underscores the need for better regulation and oversight of antibiotic use in poultry farming to mitigate health risks associated with antibiotic residues and antimicrobial resistance. Improved veterinary practices and surveillance systems are crucial for safeguarding food safety and public health. These findings contribute to ongoing efforts to address the global challenge of antibiotic resistance in food-producing animals.

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Article Title [Persian]

بقایای اکسی تتراسایکلین در تخم مرغ از مزارع مرغداری تجاری در ایلورین، نیجریه

Authors [Persian]

  • ابراهیم غالی محمد 1
  • شکراه اماتیو غالی 2
  • اسماعیل اودتوکون 1
  • اسماعیل ادووی ادیه مو 3
  • ایساک اولاتویه 4
1 گروه بهداشت عمومی دامپزشکی و پزشکی پیشگیری، دانشکده دامپزشکی، دانشگاه ایلورین، ایلورین، نیجریه
2 گروه دامپزشکی بهداشت عمومی و پزشکی پیشگیری، دانشگاه ایلورین
3 گروه میکروبیولوژی دامپزشکی، دانشگاه ایلورین، ایلورین، نیجری
4 گروه بهداشت عمومی دامپزشکی و پزشکی پیشگیری، دانشگاه ایبادان، ایبادان، نیجریه

Keywords [Persian]

  • ایمنی مواد غذایی
  • آنتی بیوتیک ها
  • بهداشت عمومی
  • تتراسایکلین
  • مرغ های تخمگذار
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 05 October 2024

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