Tag: antibiotic alternatives
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Antimicrobial Peptides Offer Hope Against Salmonella in Chickens, OSU Study Finds
Overview: A New Tool Against Salmonella Salmonella remains the leading cause of foodborne illness linked to poultry, challenging farmers and public health officials. A recent study from researchers at The Ohio State University highlights a promising line of defense: antimicrobial peptides derived from a strain of probiotic bacteria. In both laboratory settings and live poultry…
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New antimicrobial compounds offer safer bovine mastitis solution
Overview: A safer alternative to antibiotics for bovine mastitis Bovine mastitis, an enduring threat to the dairy industry, costs global producers billions each year through reduced milk yield and quality. Traditional treatments rely on antibiotics, but rising antibiotic resistance and the risk of antibiotic residues in milk have intensified calls for safer, more sustainable strategies.…