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New Eco-Friendly Solution Targets Bovine Mastitis in Cows

10/11/2025

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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore researchers developed oligoimidazolium carbon acids (OIMs) to combat bovine mastitis.
The OIMs kill bacteria without harming milk quality or irritating cows.
In a preliminary trial, cows treated with OIMs did not develop infections after exposure.
The compounds are biodegradable and environmentally friendly, attracting interest from agricultural companies in Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, and New Zealand.
The team plans larger trials to commercialize OIMs.

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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore researchers developed oligoimidazolium carbon acids (OIMs) to combat bovine mastitis.
The OIMs kill bacteria without harming milk quality or irritating cows.
In a preliminary trial, cows treated with OIMs did not develop infections after exposure.
The compounds are biodegradable and environmentally friendly, attracting interest from agricultural companies in Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, and New Zealand.
The team plans larger trials to commercialize OIMs.