DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF ANTIMICROBIALS IN RAW MEAT IN THE AKMOLA REGION

Abstract

Antimicrobials are important drugs in animal production. However, their prolonged use has led to unexpected threats associated with the emergence and spread of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Moreover, failure to observe the withdrawal period in animals used for food production, antimicrobial residues may enter the food chain causing direct toxicity, allergies in consumers. During the study, we monitored the content of antibiotics in meat and meat products in the Akmola region using a modern system Evidence Investigator (Randox). The study results revealed that horsemeat, mutton, pork do not contain antibiotics and are safe for consumption. However, the content of antibiotics in beef and poultry meat exceeds maximum concentration limit (MCL) in some cases by more than two-fold, which makes this type of meat unsafe for consumption. At the same time, the applied analysis system showed a high level of sensitivity and low labor intensity. The results obtained indicate a low level of control of meat and meat products, as well as the abuse of antibiotics in the cultivation of animals and poultry.