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Livestock is an important sub-sector of agriculture that plays a key role in economy of a countryby contributing to GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and in total export. Pakistan is the 5thlargestmilk producer in the world with a total milk production of about 46.44 billion liters per anum.Almost 68% milk is produced by buffalo and 27% by cow. Pesticides used inagriculture sectormay transfer to animal bodies through feed and fodder. A pesticide found in water is anothersource of residues in milk through drinking water. External control of parasites on animal body,insect control in cattle yard and sheds are direct sources of pesticides exposure for dairy animals.Due to its nutritional and supplementary value,milk is being consumed by peopleof different agegroups therefore,issue of pesticide residues attain the immediate attention of researcher. Pesticideresidues levelsin raw dairy milk are discussedhere in fewselected developing and developedcountries. It is concluded that human health is associated with exposure to organo phosphorus(OPPs), organo chlorinepesticide(OCPs), pyrethroids and carbamate (CB) pesticides via milk ormilk products and this issue deserve more attention. Different classes of pesticides OPPs, OCPs,pyrethroids and CBs etc. were reported in raw dairy milk in different countries and also inPakistan.The results of this review demonstrate the need to establish pesticide residue monitoringprograms for milk analysis for human consumption to improve food safety and decrease exposurerisks to consumers
Shazia Akhtar, Karam Ahad. (2017) Pesticides Residue in Milk and Milk Products: Mini Review, Pakistan Journal of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry, Volume 18, Issue 1.
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