Detection of Florfenicol and Toltrazuril residues in broiler liver samples collected from Latakia markets – Syria

Authors

  • Ali Nisafi Tishreen University
  • Tawfik Dalla Tishreen University
  • Abdulkarim Hallak University Hama
  • Abdullatif Charif Tishreen University

Abstract

The study aimed to detect the content of broiler liver from Florfenicol and Toltrazuril residues, and compare results with the maximum residue limits (MRLs) allowed locally and internationally, to assess the safety of its human consumption. 

96 random samples of broiler liver were collected from markets of Latakia during 2018, and they were extracted and analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography instrument in laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture in Damascus.

The results showed an increase in the levels of Florfenicol and Toltrazuril in samples, as they ranged between (249.71 -3842.58) and (22.16 -884.35) µg/ kg, respectively, 75 and 100% of the samples contained residues of these two compounds, 16.7 and 20% of the total samples exceeded the MRL in broiler livers. This necessitates the necessity of strict monitoring of the antibiotic content in chicken meat before it is put up for human consumption.

Statistical analysis indicates significant differences P≤0.05 when comparing mean of Florfenicol and Toltrazuril in samples of the third quarter with the mean of other quarters. While no differences were recorded when comparing the mean of the remaining quarters with each other.

Author Biographies

Ali Nisafi, Tishreen University

Professor , Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

Tawfik Dalla, Tishreen University

Professor , Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture

Abdulkarim Hallak , University Hama

Assistant Professor , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Abdullatif Charif, Tishreen University

PhD student, Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture

Published

2021-05-30

How to Cite

نيصافي ع. ., دلّا ت. ., حلّاق ع. ا. ., & شريف ع. ا. . (2021). Detection of Florfenicol and Toltrazuril residues in broiler liver samples collected from Latakia markets – Syria. Tishreen University Journal -Biological Sciences Series, 43(2). Retrieved from https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/bioscnc/article/view/10584

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