Selenium in the diet of ruminants

Journal Title: Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Zootechnica - Year 2014, Vol 13, Issue 4

Abstract

The results of the research show that there is a deficiency in Se in the environment in most regions. It is crucial to supplement selenium deficiency in ruminants from deficient regions as long-lasting lack of this element may lead to many diseases. Selenium serum or blood level can be an indicator of the supply of this element in ruminants (intravitally) as well as its content in the liver and kidneys. The most commonly used criterion for assessing the selenium status in livestock is its serum or blood content. At a low concentration of this element in the serum/blood of ruminants, its supplementation is necessary.

Authors and Affiliations

Barna Kruzhel, Małgorzata Bąkowska, Stakh Vovk, Ewa Nowakowska, Sergei Pavkovych

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Barna Kruzhel, Małgorzata Bąkowska, Stakh Vovk, Ewa Nowakowska, Sergei Pavkovych (2014). Selenium in the diet of ruminants. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Zootechnica, 13(4), 5-16. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-74743