Practical Antibiotic/Sulfonamide Residue Detection

Abstract

Antibiotic/ sulfonamide residue detection is a serious matter for producers and veterinarians. With the increased emphasis by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), antibiotic/ sulfonamide residues in swine and calves are in the spotlight. Antibiotic residues in milk, a responsibility of the Food and Drug Administration, have been a continuing problem. With the availability of the Live Animal Swab Test (LAST), the Sulfa Swab Test (SST) and the Sulfa Column Test, a practitioner can have the capability of determining antibiotic / sulfonamides in meat and milk prior to marketing.