Chlorinated Water

[birdog]

My grandson asked me a question I've never been asked & I can't say if I've ever thought about it. When cows drink chlorinated water does it kill bacteria and enzymes in the rumen?

 

[Buck Randall]

It depends on the chlorine concentration, but most municipal drinking water isn't going to be that strongly chlorinated. It's getting diluted in the rumen, so whatever antimicrobial power it had is gone pretty quickly.

 

[Lucky_P]

Agree. Low levels,, and Chlorine compounds in the water would be quickly tied up by the organic material in the rumen.

Like...if you're going to be using bleach to sanitize, you've gotta remove the manure first!

 

[WFfarm]

If the water had Flouride added, will the cows have better teeth?

 

[chaded]

Always wondered about the mineral content in our municipal water. Probably not enough to stop buying mineral unfortunately. Lol.

 

[birdog]

Thanks for the replies.