Selenium Supplementation of Beef Heifers

Comparison of a Sustained-Release Selenium Bolus to an 120 PPM Selenium Salt-Mineral Mixture

Authors

  • William S. Swecker, Jr. Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dennis K. Blodgett Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Dan E. Eversole Department of Animal Science, Virginia Tech. Blacksburg, VA 24061-0442
  • Craig D. Thatcher Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19916756

Keywords:

selenium bolus, sustained-release, blood Se concentration, beef heifers

Abstract

The objective of the study was to compare the effect of a sustained-release selenium (Se) bolus to an 120 ppm Se salt-mineral mixture on blood Se concentrations in yearling beef heifers.

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Published

1991-09-18

Issue

1991

Section

Research Summaries