What are we doing?
Preventing mastitis by breaking the chain of infection. We are looking to limit the disastrous effects of mastitis in cows as well as preventing further spread and contamination of antibiotic resistant bacteria to other cows, as well as, the humans who handle them. |
Our Solution
First, we will create a topical salve that will prevent contact with the pathogen, and second, we will develop an environmental infection control plan to prevent and control these pathogens on the cattle farm. |
The Salve
A salve is an ointment used to promote the healing of the skin. The salve we are planning to design will break the chain of infection from a fomite (a contaminated object), such as the milking machines, unwashed hands, soiled bedding and feces. |