Selenium: An essential micronutrient for sustainable dairy cattle production

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1 Ph.D. Student of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Alborz, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Alborz, Iran

3 Ph.D. Student of Animal Physiology, Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Alborz, Iran

Abstract

Selenium is an important micronutrient in dairy cows. Selenium is one of the important antioxidants derived from feed. Today, due to the solutions available in the agricultural sector, there is usually a lack of selenium in the soil, so its supplemental use in animal rations is recommended. In addition to improving livestock performance, Selenium supplementation can be toxic if consumed excessively and have irreparable effects on herd production. In general, Selenium supplements are used for better combination and absorption in the organic form in the diet, which results in improved performance in cows, for this reason, the organic form of selenium is preferred over its mineral form. Dietary supplement containing organic Se during the lactation and transfer period improves the function of the immune system and the health of the uterus, followed by the improvement of reproductive performance.

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