AFLATOXIN EXCRETION THROUGH MILK

• Main Authors: Milica Živkov Baloš, Željko Mihaljev, Mira Kovačević, Dejan Bugarski
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Scientific Veterinary Institute “Novi Sad” 2008-06-01
• Series: Archives of Veterinary Medicine
• Subjects: milk; feed; aflatoxin
• Online Access: https://niv.ns.ac.rs/e-avm/index.php/e-avm/article/view/225

In the period January to June 2006 the samples of feed were collected from feed factories in Southern Baåka and Srem district. The samples of raw milk and full mix were taken from 5 dairy farms. A total of 50 raw milk samples was examined. The samples were examined on the presence of aflatoxin B1 using the method of thin layer chromatography (TLC) and simultaneously, using ELISA tests. Milk samples were examined using immunoenzyme tests for the presence of aflatoxin M1. Aflatoxin content in all the examined feed and mix samples was below LOD (limit of detection) of TLC method, also this content was below MRL according to ELISA method. In total of 50 samples of raw milk, aflatoxin M1 was detected in two samples originating from different farms. Aflatoxin was detected in 7.5 ng/l, i.e. 10 ng/l respectively, what is considerably lower than MRL. Based on the obtained results it is considered that obligatory control of raw milk for the presence of aflatoxin is necessary.