Anderson said further testing is required to ensure it does not destroy beneficial bacteria in the rumen nor change the acidity of the gut. They also checked swine and received the same positive results for treating E.coli and salmonella organisms. So far no resistance problems have been evident. Sodium chlorate could be included in a feedlot ration, added to drinking water, or given to cattle in holding yards before slaughter. Researchers gave livestock 0.4 grams of chlorate per kilogram of body weight.
Large amounts are toxic.
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