Selenium sources in the diet of dairy cows and their effects on milk production and quality, on udder health and on physiological indicators of heat stress

Twenty-four dairy cows, with daily average milk production of 18.1 kg, were fed diets containing different selenium (Se) sources. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the effects of such diets on milk production and quality, on the occurrence of mastitis, and on physiological variables. During t...

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Main Authors: Carlos E. Oltramari, Maria da G. Pinheiro, Mariana S. de Miranda, Juliana R.P. Arcaro, Lívia Castelani, Luciandra M. Toledo, Luiz A. Ambrósio, Paulo R. Leme, Marcelo Q. Manella, Irineu Arcaro Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-02-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/2921