Determination of antibiotics in eggs from laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus) sold in the city of Machala, Ecuador. Technical note.
Abstract
Drug residues in foods of animal origin represent a significant risk to public health and can limit economic development. This study was conducted in the city of Machala, El Oro province (Ecuador). The objective was to determine the presence of antibiotics in eggs from laying hens sold in the city of Machala, and thus raise awareness among producers, traders and consumers about the inappropriate use of these and their side effects on human health, promoting prevention and control measures. The methodology included random sampling in order to determine the possible sources of egg suppliers with detectable levels of antibiotics. The variables to be considered were: place where samples were obtained and place of origin, the tests analyzed were directed to the yolk and the white of the eggs, the rapid PremiTest test was used, finding that 20% contained antibiotic residues higher than allowed (HTA), being essential that institutions such as AGROCALIDAD, MAGAP and the Ministry of Health, implement strict measures to supervise and regulate the use of antibiotics in production animals, these results demand an adequate management of medications in poultry production, respect for the withdrawal time of drugs and promote training programs for producers and consumers on the risks associated with these residues.
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