IIT Research-Cow Urine has anti-infective properties
Indian Institute of Technology-Madras Director V. Kamakoti on Monday said five scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals validated the anti-infective properties of cow urine. On January 15, at a goshala in West Mambalam, he had said cow urine had anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. He said researchers had conducted experiments and published scientific papers on the subject. […]
MeraPashu360 provides doorstep delivery of cattle to farmers
MeraPashu360, a startup founded by alumni from IIT Madras, is aiming to cater to the rural landscape in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi with its doorstep delivery system for cattle and related needs of dairy farmers. The online marketplace introduced by MeraPashu360 allows dairy farmers to buy and/or sell cattle as well as procure […]
IIT Madras develop pocket device to detect milk adulteration
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed a three-dimensional (3D) paper-based portable device that can detect adulteration in milk within 30 seconds. The test could be even performed at home. It can detect multiple substances commonly used as adulterating agents including Urea, detergents, soap, starch, hydrogen peroxide, sodium-hydrogen-carbonate and salt, among others […]