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Selenium is a micro-mineral that forms part of a number of enzymes and other proteins in bodily tissues. In particular, it's a component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), which inhibits and destroys naturally occurring peroxides that cause cell damage. It also acts in conjunction with vitamin E to protect cell membranes including cell walls. This protection is particularly important in muscle cells that work hard and consume large quantities of energy and oxygen. A deficiency in selenium is most noticeable in newborn calves, and is called "white muscle disease."
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Is White Muscle Disease Contagious In Cows?
No. White Muscle Disease is a selenium and/or Vitamin E deficiency condition which happens when unsaturated fats are fed to cattle. Those cattle that get WMD are only those on a selenium/Vit. E poor ration. It is not transmitted to other cattle like some bacterial diseases are.
Can selenium be eaten by a dairy cow?
No no no no no!!! DEFINITELY not in the straight form, as she will easily get toxicity from it!! You're better off giving it to her in a loose-mineral form with other minerals like iron, cobalt, salt, copper, manganese, etc. Cattle only need like 0.5 mg of Selenium per day, and only if you are in an area that is Selenium deficient. If you are NOT in an area that is NOT Se deficient, then you can completely forget about feeding a dairy cow selenium!
What kind of supplements do beef cattle need?
Mostly salt, iodine, cobalt, copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium (depending on how Se an area is), etc.
Who made Selenium?
Jons Jacob was the man to discover Selenium.
What is the correct name for SeF6?
This compound is called selenium hexafluoride.
What element is represented by the symbol Se?
Selenium, atomic number 34.
Is selenium a nonmetal?
Yes. selenium is a non metal
Is selenium a mixture?
No, selenium is a element
What category is selenium in?
Selenium is a metalloid.
Is selenium a gas?
No, selenium is solid.
Is selenium combustible?
No. Selenium is not explosive.
What is Name of the covalent compound SeO2?
Selenium dioxide
