Detection of antibiotics residues in cow raw milk in Bostanabad Region, Iran

This study was carried out to screen of antibiotic residues in cows' raw milk in Bostanabad milk collection center. 50 samples of cows' raw milk were collected from April to September 2010 by systematic random sampling method. All samples were examined by Copan milk test (CHR. Hansen, Denmark) for the presence of antibiotics reidues. Twelve samples (24%) were positive for antibiotic residues. The study revealed that antibiotic residues in milk were high in Bostanabad region.