Veterinary Residues Testing
Aprofood offers testing services for a wide range of sample matrices. We ensure that the process is efficient and the results are accurate. We can adopt appropriate analytical strategies and provide tailor-made suggestions to help customers meet global market demands and avoid the risk of product recalls.
Veterinary Drug Residues in Food
Every year, numerous food recalls occur globally due to violations of veterinary drug regulations, primarily involving the presence of unapproved or excessively high levels of veterinary drugs or their residues in food. The root cause of veterinary drug residue issues often lies in non-compliant medication practices during animal farming, such as improper use or failure to adhere to withdrawal periods. The presence of aminoglycoside antibiotics in animal products, for instance, poses significant health risks with long-term consumption. Most countries and regions have established maximum residue limits (MRLs) and enforce strict regulations on residue levels. Precise analysis of veterinary drug residues in food helps prevent high-risk products from entering the market, thereby safeguarding consumer health at the source.
Fig 1. Veterinary drug residues in the human food supply. (Khalifa H O, et al., 2024)
Our Service
For different types of complex sample matrices, Aprofood offers a variety of sample pretreatment, extraction and detection methods to analyze common high-risk veterinary drug residues, helping you achieve precise detection.
Specific Analyses
| Category |
Tested Items |
| Antibiotics |
β-lactams (Ceftiofur, Amoxicillin), Tetracyclines (Oxytetracycline, Chlortetracycline), Sulfonamides (Sulfamethazine) |
| Hormones |
Clenbuterol, Ractopamine, Diethylstilbestrol, Zearalenone, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate |
| Antiviral Drugs |
Amantadine, Ribavirin, Rimantadine, Moroxydine |
| Antiparasitic Drugs |
Olaquindox, Carbadox, Ivermectin, Abamectin |
| Illegal Additives |
Quinolones (Enrofloxacin), Nitrofurans (Furazolidone), Sedatives (Diazepam) |
Testing Method
Aprofood can quickly identify veterinary drug residues in food samples and conduct high-throughput screening for multiple types of veterinary drugs. Our detection technology covers the following:
- Liquid chromatography - high-resolution electrospray ionization - tandem mass spectrometry (LC-HR-ESI-MS/MS)
- Chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method (GC-MS/MS)
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Colloidal cold immunological analysis (CGIA)
- Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
- Polarization immunoassay (FPIA)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What types of samples can you test?
A1: We can test animal-derived foods (meat, eggs, milk), feed, aquatic products, honey and processed by-products, etc.
Q2: How much sample is required for the test?
A2: Liquid samples (such as milk) should be at least 10 mL, solid samples (such as meat) should be at least 50g, and honey should be at least 100g.
Q3: Which countries do you provide services to?
A3: We mainly focus on customers from the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Q4: What other services can you offer?
A4: We also offer a wide range of food analysis services, including food physical and chemical testing, contaminants testing, allergen testing, and shelf-life testing.
No matter where your business operates in the world, Aprofood's global laboratory network and advanced testing facilities will provide you with support. If you have samples that need to be tested for veterinary drug residues or if you need more testing items, please contact us immediately to discuss your requirements.
Reference:
- Khalifa H O, et al. Veterinary Drug Residues in the Food Chain as an Emerging Public Health Threat: Sources, Analytical Methods, Health Impacts, and Preventive Measures[J]. Foods. 2024; 13(11):1629.
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