The Role of selenium and vitamin E in mastitis and reproduction of dairy cattle

Authors

  • Jerry D. Olson Clinical and Population Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1994no28p47-50

Keywords:

livestock, selenium, diet, nutrition, dairy cattle

Abstract

The literature would suggest that the selenium requirement for most species of livestock is between 0.05-0.3 ppm (mg/kg) of dietary dry matter. The current requirement for all classes of dairy cattle is 0.30 ppm. Selenium requirements are affected by dietary vitamin E intake, by disease process being prevented, and by the concentration of dietary antagonists including sulfur, iron, copper, and calcium.

Cover image of the 28th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of Pittsburgh from a cable care on the Duquesne Incline

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Published

1994-09-01

How to Cite

Olson, J. D. (1994). The Role of selenium and vitamin E in mastitis and reproduction of dairy cattle. The Bovine Practitioner, 1994(28), 47–50. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1994no28p47-50

Issue

No. 28 (1994 September)

Section

Articles