Eldomiatty, W., Saad, A., ibrahem, J., Abdel Gwad, A., Hamouda, A. (2025). Studies On Some Heavy Metals and Ivermectin Residues in Raw Milk. test, 30(1), 1-12. doi: 10.21608/scvmj.2025.415316
Wafaa D. Eldomiatty; Ahmed Hassan Saad; jehan ismael ibrahem; Alaa Abdou Abdel Gwad; Ashraf Taha Hamouda. "Studies On Some Heavy Metals and Ivermectin Residues in Raw Milk". test, 30, 1, 2025, 1-12. doi: 10.21608/scvmj.2025.415316
Eldomiatty, W., Saad, A., ibrahem, J., Abdel Gwad, A., Hamouda, A. (2025). 'Studies On Some Heavy Metals and Ivermectin Residues in Raw Milk', test, 30(1), pp. 1-12. doi: 10.21608/scvmj.2025.415316
Eldomiatty, W., Saad, A., ibrahem, J., Abdel Gwad, A., Hamouda, A. Studies On Some Heavy Metals and Ivermectin Residues in Raw Milk. test, 2025; 30(1): 1-12. doi: 10.21608/scvmj.2025.415316

Studies On Some Heavy Metals and Ivermectin Residues in Raw Milk

Suez Canal Veterinary Medical Journal. SCVMJ
Article 1, Volume 30, Issue 1, June 2025, Pages 1-12
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/scvmj.2025.415316
Authors
Wafaa D. Eldomiatty* 1; Ahmed Hassan Saad2; jehan ismael ibrahem3; Alaa Abdou Abdel Gwad4; Ashraf Taha Hamouda5
1Free Veterinarian
2Professor of Milk hygiene. Department of Food Hygiene and Control - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Suez Canal University.
3Department of Food Hygiene, Safety and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt.
4Lecturer of Milk Hygiene, Department of Food Hygiene and control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Suez Canal University
5Head researcher of Food Hygiene, Department of Food Hygiene and Control, "Animal Health Research Institute- El-Dokki
Abstract
Milk and milk products are a significant part of a healthy diet. However, contamination of milk can be dangerous and detrimental for the health of consumers. As levels of harmful substances and environmental contaminants rise, milk and milk products become less safe. Heavy metal contamination of milk and dairy products can occur from food and water, as well as from manufacturing, packing, and dairy equipment. In this study, 60 samples of fresh milk were collected from various areas in the Damietta Governorate, Egypt, in order to determine the residual levels of three metals (lead, cadmium, and zinc) as well as the antiparasitic (ivermectin). Lead and cadmium were not found in any of the milk samples that were analyzed; nevertheless, zinc levels varied from 1.72 to 4.46, with an average of 2.422 ± 0.1 ng/liter. On the other hand, ivermectin ranged from 1.47 to 1.5 ug/kg with a mean value of 1.1 ± 0.057. The results indicate that none of the examined milk samples exceeded the acceptable limit suggested by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and Egyptian Standards 0.02
Keywords
Milk. Heavy metals. Ivermectin. Contaminants; Residues
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