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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Japan Poultry Science Association
2018-04-01
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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 |