Prevent mastitis: An effective alternative to antibiotics

24-05-2022 | |
Researchers evaluated the combined effects of six herbal extracts, which were harnessed for the formulation of polyherbal nano-colloids (PHNc), to control bovine mastitis-causing pathogens Photo: Mark Pasveer
Researchers evaluated the combined effects of six herbal extracts, which were harnessed for the formulation of polyherbal nano-colloids (PHNc), to control bovine mastitis-causing pathogens Photo: Mark Pasveer
The use of antibiotics in dairy farming has led to increased antibiotic resistance, presenting a major obstacle to the treatment of mastitis. Recent advancements in nanotechnology led to the development of polyherbal nano-colloids as a potential alternative to the use of antibiotics. Mastitis in dairy cows is still one of the common diseases costing the dairy industry. The disease inflicts abnormalities in milk and decreases milk production. Apart from antibiotics, dairy farmers have few tool


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