Detection of antibiotic residues in camel and goat meat from markets in Mogadishu city, Somalia

Abstract
Introduction: in veterinary medicine, antibiotics are commonly used as feed additives, growth boosters for disease prevention and treatment. In food animals, antibiotic drug residues pose a major threat to the food chain if used inappropriately or if the withdrawal durations before slaughtering treated animals are not followed. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of antibiotic residue in fresh meat from camel and goat at three markets from Mogadishu city.