Estimated Maximum Daily Intake of Streptomycin Residue in Pork Consumed by Age and Gender Groups in the Philippines
2012 Volume 3 Issue 1 Pages 62-67
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2012 Volume 3 Issue 1 Pages 62-67
Dietary intake of significant amounts of residues can lead to adverse health effects and the development of antimicrobial resistance in the population. This study was conducted to determine dietary intake of antibiotic drug residues in pork consumed in the Philippines. The specific aim was to estimate maximum daily intake of streptomycin residue (EMDISTC) by age and gender groups. Parameters such as maximum residue limits (MRL), 90th percentile food consumption, body weight, age and gender groups were gathered from local and international institutions. A mathematical equation was used to calculate EMDISTC from MRL multiplied by the 90th percentile food consumption and adjusted by body weight. In the present study, the EMDISTC for infants from birth to less than 12 months of age had the highest intake ratio of streptomycin residue followed by children, adolescents and adults where males were significantly higher than females (p<0.05). Based on the findings of the present study, it is concluded that streptomycin detected in pork affects infants from birth to less than 12 months that are more likely to consume it and more vulnerable due to physical activity. This is the first attempt to estimate dietary intake of antibiotic residues in the Philippines. Improvement of mathematical models used in this study is proposed to prioritize better models for veterinary drug residues to ensure the safety of food produced from farm to table.
