SUPPLEMENTATION OF SELENIUM IN ITS DIFFERENT FORMS AND THE FERTILIZATION OF SOIL WITH SELENIUM ON DAIRY COW PERFORMANCE
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element in camels and dairy cows diet in which deficiency affects animal health and performances. In the regions where soils are characterized by low selenium concentrations to meet the animal requirements, deficient and marginal intakes are widespread and have been associated to various health disorders in human and animals. Many cases of degenerative myocarditis were reported in camels, thus, all concentrates given to camels are enriched in selenium under different forms.
The aim of this presentation is to highlight the recent research results and their implications to enhance the antioxidant status of camels and dairy cows by selenium supplementation either in inorganic compound, organic compound, or enriched fodder.