Selenium: Its Role in Livestock Health and Productivity

Authors

  • Dol Raj Khanal Department of Animal Health Research Division
  • Anthony P. Knight Department of Clinical Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/aej.v11i0.3657

Keywords:

Selenium, Deficiency, Toxicity, Khari disease

Abstract

Selenium (Se) is an essential metalloid trace element that has a very narrow margin of safety between the toxic and deficient doses in animals and humans. This paper highlights about the beneficial and harmful effects of Se in livestock productivity and health besides presenting some information on its relation to Khari disease of buffaloes in Baitadi and Darchula districts and ways to mitigate toxic effects of Se in buffaloes.

Key words: Selenium; Deficiency; Toxicity; Khari disease

The Journal of AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Vol. 11, 2010

Page: 101-106

Uploaded date: 16 September, 2010

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Author Biographies

Dol Raj Khanal, Department of Animal Health Research Division

Research Officer, Department of Animal Health Research Division

Anthony P. Knight, Department of Clinical Sciences

Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Colorado 80523, USA

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Published

2010-09-16

How to Cite

Khanal, D. R., & Knight, A. P. (2010). Selenium: Its Role in Livestock Health and Productivity. Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 11, 101–106. https://doi.org/10.3126/aej.v11i0.3657

Issue

Vol. 11 (2010)

Section

Review Papers