Department of Dairy Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in collaboration with Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan, Iran has organized an international webinar on “Milk components as antimicrobial agents against infections.
Professor Dr. Taherah Mohammadabadi Bsc, Msc, phD (Faculty of Animal Science and Food Technology) was the speaker from Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Khuzestan, Iran.
She emphasizes the importance of milk components. Milk contains various protective proteins and enzymes including lysozymes, immunoglobulins, lactoferrin and lactoperoxidase which have antiviral, antibacterial and immunological properties. Immunoglobulins combat autoimmune diseases by strengthening the immune system and protecting the body against microbial and viral infections.