Detection of Some Antibiotic Residues in Sheep Meat In Khartoum State

Abstract

In this study, we aimed to shed the light on the antibiotic residues in sheep meat in Khartoum State, hundred samples of sheep meat from the slaughterhouse (Elshaheed Nasr El-din) were collected were placed in plastic bags and kept in ice box and sent to the laboratories of Sudan University of Science and Technology for analysis. Data were collected through questionnaire, formal and informal interviews, and observations. Data and results were analyzed by (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 24. The result showed that 53 (53%) of the samples were positive for antibiotic residuce. The highest result in the inhibition zone test was 26.4% for the circumference of 2 millimeters and the lowest was 17.12 by the 1.9%.The results of the social study showed that the imprudent use of antibiotics on farms was 53%. The result about the frequency and percentage of residuce was 53 and 53%. Sixty presents of the interview I heard about withdrawal time. Based on the results obtained from this study we recommend the application of the accurate diagnosis for detection of antibiotic residuce, proper use of antibiotics usage only after the prescription from the veterinarian, taking into account the withdrawal period when slaughtering and increasing of awareness of the breeders and the population about the food safety.