Video: Got (safer) milk? | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Video: Got (safer) milk? Video: Got (safer) milk? Published: October 25, 2012 Author: Notre Dame News A team of researchers from Notre Dame and Purdue University has been working to develop a new technology that can rapidly test milk and other dairy products for harmful pathogens. Though the research will be applicable to many microorganisms, the team's first goal is to reduce the incidence of brucellosis, a condition caused by infection from Brucella bacteria, various strains of which are found in sheep, goats, cattle and swine. Brucellosis is the most common animal-to-human infection worldwide, with more than 500,000 new cases reported each year. It rarely causes death, but it can result in prolonged health problems. "Learn More":http://newsinfo.nd.edu/news/31806-usda-funds-development-of-a-new-test-for-safer-milk/ Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn