Comparative analysis of antibiotics in broiler meat using different methods

Abstract

The poultry industry is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide, and broiler chicken meat is one of the main sources of meat. To speed up the growth of chickens in a short period of time, poultry farmers use antibiotics that prevent disease and stimulate growth by increasing the rate of feed intake and reducing mortality from pathogen attacks. This study may be useful in analyzing antibiotic residues and aid in scientific research. Samples of broiler chicken meat from different producer firms were purchased from the Almaty market. The analysis was done by chromatographic method and enzyme immunoassay. The Ridascreen test kit was used for the immunoassay. This article presents the results of the study of meat of broiler chickens of domestic and foreign producers for the presence of antibiotic residues used as growth stimulants. The researches have shown that imported meat of broiler chickens from the USA has 10-20% higher antibiotic content than the permitted level by the amount of antibiotic residues, and meat from Ukraine is 10-13% higher in antibiotcs than the permitted level. The content of chloramphenicol is within the norm in all samples. Kazakhstan and Russian samples of broiler chicken meat meet the requirements of regulatory documents in force on the territory of the EAEU and the results showed that they contain only traces of antibiotics chloramphenicol and tetracycline. Analysis of imported broiler chicken meat (USA, Ukraine) showed the presence of antibiotic residues such as tetracycline and chloramphenicol, exceeding the maximum allowable level. To find out the effect of heat treatment on reducing the amount of antibiotics in broiler chicken meat, pates were made using different modes of heat treatment. As a result of heat treatment, the antibiotic content of poultry muscle tissue is significantly reduced.