Estimation of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Poultry Meat and Egg
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Date
2014-03
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TANUVAS, Chennai
Abstract
A survey was undertaken to screen and evaluate the presence of
organochlorine pesticide residue in poultry products. Both commercial and
desi chicken eggs and meat samples were collected from Namakkal area of
Tamilnadu and analyzed by thin layer chromatography and confirmed by gas
chromatography- mass spectrometry.Total Endosulfan in commercial chicken
egg and in broiler thigh and breast muscle exceeded the MRL of Codex
alimentarius. The occurrence was 50 percentwith regards to broiler meat and
33.33 percent with regards to commercial egg. Desichicken adipose tissue
had a high incidence of endosulfan residue (58.33 per cent) with the levels of
28.57 ± 2.85 ppb. But the detected mean values were below the permissible
MRL. DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) was detected in broiler thigh
and breast meat. The values obtained were below the MRL of Codex
alimentarius and EU standards. BHC (Benzene hexa chloride) was detected in
broiler liver, thigh and breast meat while the per cent incidence was higher in
liver (33.33). The detected mean values were below the maximum permissible
level of Codex alimentarius and EU standards. Both desi and broiler egg and
meat analyzed were negative for aldrin, dieldrin and endrin residues which
indicate that there may be these pesticides are not used in the geographical
area from where samples were obtained. The findings of this study indicates
that the presence of organochlorine pesticide residues, though at low level of
incidence, still continues to be a threat for poultry products, hence it is essential
to have a constant screening and monitoring of these compounds in feedstuff
and feed at feed mills and mixing plants so as to prevent contamination in the
eggs and meat.
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Veterinary Science, Poultry Science