Lecturer from Kastamonu University Central Research Laboratory. Assist. Dr. Fevziye Işıl Kesbiç from Kastamonu University Central Research Laboratory, the project titled ‘In Vitro, Investigation of the Use of Plant Essential Oils in Combating Rhodococcus Equi Infections’ was entitled to be supported within the scope of TÜBİTAK-1002 Rapid Support Programme.
In the project, Dr. Lecturer Ömer Deniz from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Diseases. Prof. Ömer Deniz from the Department of Internal Diseases of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is also involved as a researcher.
Rhodococcus equi infections, which cause significant health problems, especially in foals, and are difficult to treat, pose an excellent challenge for horse breeding and health. The project will examine the antimicrobial effects of herbal essential oils in the laboratory to develop alternative treatment methods to combat these infections. It will be evaluated whether these oils, which consist of natural and environmentally friendly components, can offer a potential solution that can be used instead of traditional antibiotics.
Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, stated that he was pleased to initiate innovative research in the field of equine health and said, ‘Such scientific projects support the innovative approach of our university and the search for solutions for animal health. I congratulate all our academicians who contributed to the project and wish them continued success.’
Our Rector also thanked Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın, President of TÜBİTAK, and Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, President of YÖK, for their support of the project.
