Presença de resíduos de antibióticos em leite bovino pasteurizado

Abstract

The aim of this work was to evaluate the antimicrobial residues present in pasteurized milk commercialized in the city of Rio de Janeiro -Brazil and to suggest a monitoring program based on these data. During the period from April to August 2006, 57 milk samples were analyzed through and enzyme immunoassays for the qualitative analysis of beta-lactams, tetracyclines, and streptomycin/dihydrostreptomycin test Kits. The results showed that the studied antibiotics are have been used for the treatment of the dairy cattle.