Camel Milk Safety: What Happens After Deworming?

Camel milk is loved for its unique taste and health benefits. But what happens when camels are treated with deworming medicines like Albendazole and Ivermectin? This is a big question in food safety. A recent study tried to find out how long these medicines stay in camel milk after treatment. Ten camels were split into two groups. One group got Albendazole, and the other got Ivermectin. Milk samples were taken every day for the first four days. Then, samples were taken every two weeks for six months. Blood samples were also taken from the Albendazole group. The samples were tested using a method called HPLC. For Albendazole, the highest amount was found on day two and day 48. Even after 210 days, some residues were still there. The allowed limit is very low, so this is a concern. For Ivermectin, the highest amount was found on day 101. Even after 172 days, some residues were still present. The allowed limit for Ivermectin is also very low.The study shows that these medicines stay in camel milk for a long time. This means we need special rules to make sure camel milk is safe to drink. The study also found that the amount of medicine in the blood was similar to the amount in the milk. This is important because it shows that the milk can tell us about the medicine in the camel's body. The study is a good start, but more research is needed. We need to know how these medicines affect camel milk and how to keep it safe. The study also shows that we need to be careful when using these medicines on camels. We need to make sure that the milk is safe for people to drink.