Levels of selenium in blood and tissues associated with some selenium deficiency diseases in New Zealand sheep

Authors: Grant AB, Blom L, Sheppard AD
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 6, pp 91-95, Jun 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Biochemistry/chemistry, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Diet/rations/food, Reproduction, Growth/development, Nutrition/metabolism, Selenium, Trace elements
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Whole bloods from weaned lambs with severe selenium responsive unthriftiness usually contain <5 ng Se/ml. Mildly or moderately affected lambs have blood levels of 5-10 ng/ml. Selenium responsive infertility in ewes appears to be associated with whole blood selenium levels below 10 ng/ml.

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