The use of antibiotics in livestock contributes to antibiotic resistance, which is the biggest threat to global health, food safety, and development. Around the world, 80% of antibiotics in food-producing animals are heavily used for production purposes as growth promoters and prophylaxis, whereas 20% are only used for treatment.
Major Objectives: (i) To investigate the level of antibiotic residues in milk available from different sources locally and imported one and to check if they cross the permitted limits. (ii) To investigate the level of antibiotic residues in eggs from different sources available locally and also imported ones and to check if they are within the permitted limits. (iii) To identify the safest source of imported milk and eggs in terms of the content of antibiotics. (iv) To get a picture of antibiotic residues in the locally produced milk and eggs, as any excess amount can cause antibiotic resistance in humans and affect human health in the long run. (v) To create and establish a scientific connection between academic and non-academic institutions in the field.
Research Team:
Dr. Sumaiya Al Kindi (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Alka Ahuja, (Co- Principal Investigator)
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Mohammed Al Balushi, Municipality of Muscat,
Razna Mohammed Al Maimani, (Central laboratory for food safety/ MAFWR,)
Siham Khamis Al Mamari, Central laboratory for food safety/ MAFWR