Antibiotic residues in milk- a serious public health hazard

Man has recognized all along the value of milk and milk products as food not only for the young but also for the adults. It is a healthy and nutritious daily drink that is consumed all over the world and by the people of all ages. More than 6 billion people worldwide consume milk and milk products; the majority of them live in developing countries. India is the first ranker in milk production in the world (18.5%) with a total annual production of 146.3 million tonnes and per capita availability of 322 g/day India stands first in the milk production. The total quantity of dairy products exported from India in the year 2016-17 is 39397.61 million tonnes with value 91044.07 lakhs. Dairy sector has become an important secondary source of income for millions of rural families and has assumed the most important role in providing employment and income generating opportunities.