Safety of Food Products of Animal Origin After the Use of Benzimidazole Drugs

Obtaining raw materials and products of high quality animal origin is an urgent and strategic task that ensures the food security. However, animals on farms are often susceptible to various diseases, including invasive ones, which are treated by various drugs of benzimidazole group. The purpose of the study was to study the effectiveness of the drug Rikazohit and the nutritional value of animal meat after treatment. Based on the study of the effectiveness of Rikazohit, we found that subcutaneous administration of the drug in a dose of 1 ml per 25 kg provided 100% extensive and intensive effectiveness against nematodes of the gastrointestinal tract common in the Stavropol region of Russia. The study of organoleptic quality assessment of raw meat, smoked and boiled lamb products was carried out in accordance with the requirements of GOST 9959-91 “Meat products. General conditions for conducting organoleptic assessment.” The chemical indicators of sheep meat dewormed with Rikazohite are higher than meat of infested animals. According to the veterinary and sanitary characteristics obtained during the study, the meat of sheep dewormed with ricobendazole is characterized as a benign, highly nutritious product that can be released for free sale without restrictions.