Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal

Prevalence of Antibiotic Residues in Table Eggs in Damietta Governorate

Hagar Amir, Department of Food Hygiene and Control, Faculty of Veterinary, Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, EgyptFollow
Mohammed El-Sherbini, Animal Health Institute Research, Giza. Agricultural Research Center
Hassan Marouf, Animal Health Institute Research, Giza. Agricultural Research Center

Document Type

Original Article

Subject Areas

Food Hygiene

Keywords

Antibiotic residues; Premi® test; HPLC; Table egg

Abstract

Objective: To detect antibiotic residues in table eggs in Damietta Province, Egypt. Design: Descriptive study. Samples: Ninety-eight egg samples (51 market and 47 balady eggs) were randomly collected from different private farms and markets in Damietta Province, Egypt. Procedures: The samples were qualitatively analyzed by Premi® SP-NT, Positive screened egg samples were analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for the detection of amoxicillin, ampicillin, tetracycline, and oxytetracycline. Results: Results of Premi® SP-NT showed that antibiotic residues were detected in 49 (96%) out of 51 market egg samples, of which 40 (85%) out of 47 balady egg samples. HPLC results confirmed that residues of tetracycline and oxytetracycline were detected in 100% of the examined eggs. Amoxicillin was detected in 100% of the examined egg samples. Ampicillin and amoxicillin were detected in 100% of eggs. However, 66% of the market eggs contained both ampicillin and amoxicillin. Conclusion: The presence of ampicillin, amoxicillin, tetracycline, and oxytetracycline residues in 100% of the examined eggs suggests the misuse of antibiotics in poultry farms. Therefore, Premi® SP-NT is recommended as a rough screening test for poultry farms in Egypt, and the antibiotic withdrawal period should be noted.

How to Cite This Article

Amir, Hagar; El-Sherbini, Mohammed; and Marouf, Hassan (2023) "Prevalence of Antibiotic Residues in Table Eggs in Damietta Governorate," Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal: Vol. 24: Iss. 4, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35943/2682-2512.1212