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
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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
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author Peter F. Surai
Ivan I. Kochish
Vladimir I. Fisinin
Oksana A. Velichko
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description 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, the organic Se concept considers SeMet as a storage form of Se in the chicken body. As chickens are not able to synthesize SeMet, its provision through diet is a key strategy to fight commercially relevant stresses. Indeed, in stress conditions, when increased selenoprotein expression requires additional Se, while its provision via feed usually decreases due to a reduction in feed consumption, Se reserves in the body (mainly in the muscles) could help maintain an effective antioxidant defense and prevent detrimental consequences of stresses. The poultry industry is looking for the most effective sources of organic Se for commercial use. In this review, advantages and disadvantages of main organic Se sources for poultry (Se-yeast, SeMet, and OH-SeMet) are analyzed, and future directions for the development of new Se sources are identified.
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spelling doaj.art-acdfbad9d6264a01a8e632f3b635824f2023-05-30T02:01:16ZengJapan Poultry Science AssociationThe Journal of Poultry Science1346-73951349-04862018-04-01552799310.2141/jpsa.0170132jpsaSelenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium SourcesPeter F. Surai0Ivan I. Kochish1Vladimir I. Fisinin2Oksana A. Velichko3Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia UniversityMoscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology named after K.I. SkryabinAll-Russian Institute of Poultry HusbandryDepartment of Ecology and Genetics, Tyumen State UniversitySelenium (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, the organic Se concept considers SeMet as a storage form of Se in the chicken body. As chickens are not able to synthesize SeMet, its provision through diet is a key strategy to fight commercially relevant stresses. Indeed, in stress conditions, when increased selenoprotein expression requires additional Se, while its provision via feed usually decreases due to a reduction in feed consumption, Se reserves in the body (mainly in the muscles) could help maintain an effective antioxidant defense and prevent detrimental consequences of stresses. The poultry industry is looking for the most effective sources of organic Se for commercial use. In this review, advantages and disadvantages of main organic Se sources for poultry (Se-yeast, SeMet, and OH-SeMet) are analyzed, and future directions for the development of new Se sources are identified.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/55/2/55_0170132/_html/-char/enchickenoh-semetpoultryseleniumsemetse-yeast
spellingShingle Peter F. Surai
Ivan I. Kochish
Vladimir I. Fisinin
Oksana A. Velichko
Selenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium Sources
The Journal of Poultry Science
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title Selenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium Sources
title_full Selenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium Sources
title_fullStr Selenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium Sources
title_full_unstemmed Selenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium Sources
title_short Selenium in Poultry Nutrition: from Sodium Selenite to Organic Selenium Sources
title_sort selenium in poultry nutrition from sodium selenite to organic selenium sources
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