Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis for Food Safety

Oxigen Laboratories is a laboratory specialized in the detection and analysis of veterinary drug residues. These analyses, which are critical in the food production chain, are of great value both for protecting public health and ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.

Veterinary Drugs and Residue Issues

Veterinary drugs are medical products used to protect and treat the health of animals. However, improper or fraudulent use of these drugs can pose serious threats to human health.

Key Issues:

  1. Misuse and Fraudulent Practices:
    • Use of banned substances to alter animal physiology.
    • Inappropriate dosing and treatment durations for therapeutic purposes.
  2. Risks in the Food Production Chain:
    • Lack of tracking and control of drug residues from farm to table.
    • Incompatibilities between regulations in global trade.

Importance of Veterinary Drug Residues

Unconscious or illegal use of veterinary drugs can lead to health issues for consumers due to the following effects:

  • Antibiotic Resistance: Development of resistant bacterial strains due to improper use of antibiotics.
  • Hormonal and Beta-Agonist Effects: Residues of hormones affecting human metabolism.
  • Toxic Reactions: Toxic effects in humans caused by residues of NSAIDs and other drugs.

Analysis Process at Oxigen Laboratories

Our laboratory performs precise and reliable analyses for over 50 veterinary drug residues in food matrices.

Veterinary Drug Residue Groups Analyzed:

Antihelmintics
Quinolone & Fluoroquinolone
Macrolides
Sulfonamides
Tetracyclines
Penicillins
Diaminoprimidines
Phenicol Group

Methods Used:

  • LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry): For high-precision analyses.
  • Chromatographic Techniques: Compliant with regulations and validated methods.

Reliable Testing Services

  • Food Products: Analysis of basic food items such as meat, milk, fish, etc.
  • International Regulatory Compliance: All analyses are performed in accordance with EU and other international standards.
  • Fast and Reliable Reporting: Timely and accurate reporting to simplify your work.

Guarantee Your Food Safety with Oxigen Laboratories

The detection and control of veterinary drug residues is essential for a healthy future. Oxigen Laboratories is ready to be your solution partner in food safety with modern technologies and an expert team.

For detailed information and service requests, please contact us!