A team of international scientists has unveiled an alternative class of potent antimicrobial compounds that could be used to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria that cause bovine mastitis in a recent study. Not yet commercialized, this approach to mastitis will be one to watch.
Source: Feedstuffs, October 14, 2025. Link. Novel compounds called oligoimidazolium carbon acids are promising as they did not cause significant adverse effects in cattle, didn’t spoil the cows’ milk or make it unsafe for consumption.