Observations on Selenium Deficiency of Lambs in Victoria

Effects of selenium and vitamin e supplementation on concentrations of selenium and immunoglobulins in colostrum and blood of baluchi ewes and lambs and on lamb growth

Selenium and Vitamin E for Lambs

N UTRITIONAL m u s c u l a r d y s t r o p h y (NMD) occurs spontaneously in lambs in many areas (Allaway and Hodgson, 1964; Hartley and Grant, 1961; and Muth, 1963) and can result in substantial economic loss to flock owners. Willman et al. (1945) demonstrated that vitamin E was effective in preventing and curing NMD. However, Muth (1955) and Hartley and Grant (1961) observed that vitamin E ha...

Evaluation of glutathion peroxidase activity, trace minerals and weight gain following administration of selenium compounds in lambs

Blood selenium and trace minerals play an important role in animal’s health and production. The aims of this study were to determine selenium effect on blood glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity, trace minerals and weight gain in lambs. Twelve female Makuei breed were studied for 63 days in groups of control, nanoselenium (NanoSe) and sodium selenite (NaSe). Mean concentrations of GPX, Cu and ...

Correlation Effects of Nano Selenium and Conjugated Linoleic Acid on the Performance, Lipid Metabolism and Immune System of Male Moghani Lambs

This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of nano selenium (nano-Se) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on performance, biometric and blood parametersand selenoprotein W1 (SEPW1) and lipid gene expression in male Moghani lambs. Thirty male Moghani lambs, 3-months-old and weighing 30 ± 0.25 kg, were used in completely randomized design in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement with dietary suppl...

Review on Properties of Selenium in Animal Nutrition

The early interest in selenium (Se) focused on its toxicity, but since 1957 it has been recognized as an essential dietary element. The diet is the major Se source and approximately 80% of dietary Se is absorbed, depending on the type of food consumed. In several regions of the world, the content of Se in diets has been estimated as insufficient. The dietary requirement for Se for most species ...