Sumaiya Abdullah Al Kindi

• phd
• National University of Science and Technology, Oman

Background: Residues of veterinary drugs in animal-based food are still under debate. However, they affect human health and are linked to antibiotic resistance. Objectives: The aim of this study was to screen the levels of veterinary drug residues in locally available and imported milk and eggs, and to check if they were within the permitted limits...

Tetracycline is heavily used in livestock production either for prophylaxis, treatment or as growth promoter. The residues of tetracycline in animal products have been investigated around the world and linked to imbalance in intestinal microflora, human allergic reactions, and other diseases. Researcher stated that the long term use of tetracycline...

Background: Antibiotics are heavily used for animal treatment, growth enhancer and protection from disease. The residues of antibiotics are related to antibiotic resistance which is the biggest threats to global health, food security and development today. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of antibiotic residues in available red...

The use of organic wastes in bioremediation of oil-contaminated desert soils has received little attention, although their use is cost-effective. We evaluated the use of spent mushroom compost (SMC), poultry manure (PM), and urea in the stimulation of respiration activities and oil degradation in a polluted desert soil. Moreover, we followed post t...

Background: There has been no report of dog rabies in Sultanate of Oman, possibly due to an inadequate active and passive surveillance and response system. Methods: We recently developed Fluorescent Antibody Test (FAT) and real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as a sensitive diagnosis of rabies. Results: We present the first laboratory proven c...