UF/IFAS Researchers Find Biological Treatment for Cow Disease; Could Help Humans, Too

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 09:02 in Biology & Nature

The study's findings suggest chitosan microparticles kill bacteria in cow uteri, said KC Jeong, assistant professor of animal sciences at UF/IFAS. He said it may someday be possible for chitosan microparticles to be used to help humans who have become ill from consuming E. coli-contaminated food, but more research is needed.

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