Protein-based nanomaterials as substitutes of antibiotics in animal medicine

Dr. Neus Ferrer is developing protein-based nanomaterials as substitutes of antibiotics in animal medicine. The dry period of dairy cows is addressed to achieve a cellular regeneration of the mammary gland aiming at optimize milk production in the subsequent lactation. The preventive use of antibiotics in this period has become questionable. Therefore, the aim of the project is to develop non-antibiotic preventive alternatives based on the administration of protein-only nanoparticles or encapsulated proteins to improve cow dry period tissue regeneration and immunomodulation. The project is performed in collaboration with Dr. Elena García Fruitós and Anna Arís from the IRTA More information: https://ibb.uab.cat/wp-content/themes/viral/modules/ibb_membres/view_grup.php?CodiGrup=33