New screening tests developed for the detection of antibiotic residues in the meat and kidneys of food-producing animals.

摘要

Antibiotics are used to treat diseases of both humans and animals. Some antibiotics are also used in the rearing of food animals as a part of breeding programs. However, their use is associated with a risk of the presence of antibiotic residues in the edible tissues of food-producing animals. To protect the health of consumers, the maximum residue limit (MRL) should be established for each antibiotic and each food commodity. Microbial inhibition tests (MIT) are used for controlling the antibiotic residues in foods. The Nouws Antibiotic Test (NAT) and Total antibiotics are the new MIT developed for the detection of antimicrobial residues in slaughter animals and for the detection of antibiotics in milk and meat, respectively. This study presents a short description of both MIT mentioned above.