Control of enterohemorrhagic E. coli in farm animal drinking water
US8137705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a new composition and methods for preventing the transmission of enterohemorrhagic E. coli and other foodborne pathogens to farm animals. In accordance with one embodiment, a composition comprising lactic acid and acidic calcium sulfate, and a compound selected from the group consisting of caprylic acid, sodium benzoate, butyric acid and chlorine dioxide is provided as an inhibitor of the growth of enterohemorrhagic E. coli and other foodborne pathogens.
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