Selenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium Sources

Selenium (Se) is an essential element in poultry nutrition and its bio-efficacy depends on its chemical form. A growing body of research proves that organic forms of Se, mainly selenomethionine (SeMet), in poultry diets have a range of important advantages over traditional sodium selenite. In fact,...

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Main Authors: Peter F. Surai, Ivan I. Kochish, Vladimir I. Fisinin, Oksana A. Velichko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2018-04-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/55/2/55_0170132/_html/-char/en