Not exact matches
If these peptides are developed for therapeutic use, the researchers anticipate that they could be used either in stand - alone therapy or together with
traditional antibiotics, which would make it more difficult for bacteria to evolve drug resistance.
If successful, this endeavor could result in potential alternatives for
traditional antibiotics in animals.
Currently in
traditional farming practices, an entire herd can be injected with
antibiotics if the farmer suspects an illness developing in as few as one cow in the herd.