Oxytetracycline Residues in Eggs From Commercial Poultry Farms in Ilorin City, Nigeria

Document Type : Original Articles

Authors

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

2 Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.

3 Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

10.32598/ijvm.19.2.1005536

Abstract

Background: The risk of indiscriminate antibiotic use in Nigeria is high and has serious public health and food implications. The unrestricted usage of oxytetracycline can lead to the accumulation of antibiotic residues in animal products, such as eggs.
Objectives: This study investigated oxytetracycline residues in eggs from 20 commercial poultry farms in Ilorin City, Nigeria. 
Methods: Samples were randomly collected from poultry farms in Ilorin City, Nigeria, and analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). 
Results: Oytetracycline residues were detected in pooled egg samples from 15 farms (75% prevalence). The mean concentration of 398.30±186.73 µg/kg was obtained with six samples (30%) exceeding the recommended maximum residue limit (MRL) of 400 µg/kg. Standard curve analysis showed linearity (r2=0.98). 
Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of oxytetracycline residues in eggs produced by commercial poultry farms in Ilorin City, Nigeria. It 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 (AMR).

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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 1
  • اسماعیل اودتوکون 1
  • اسماعیل ادووی ادیه مو 2
  • ایساک اولاتویه 3
1 گروه بهداشت عمومی دامپزشکی و پزشکی پیشگیری، دانشکده دامپزشکی، دانشگاه ایلورین، ایلورین، نیجریه
2 گروه میکروبیولوژی دامپزشکی، دانشگاه ایلورین، ایلورین، نیجری
3 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
Volume 19, Issue 2
April 2025
Pages 299-306

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