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Effect of Chlorate on Salmonella and E. Coli in Food Animals

Objective

Develop practical and efficacious administration protocols that optimize the specific bactericidal activity of chlorate against Salmonella and E. coli immediately preharvest.

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Live animals will be administered chlorate in feed and/or water under different practical conditions to assess the efficacy of reducing gut concentrations of Salmonella and E. coli.</p>

Investigators
Byrd, James
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2001
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6202-32000-015-01T
Accession number
405023
Categories
Escherichia coli
Salmonella