Effect of feeding selenium-fertilized alfalfa hay on performance of weaned beef calves.

Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient in cattle, and Se-deficiency can affect morbidity and mortality. Calves may have greater Se requirements during periods of stress, such as during the transitional period between weaning and movement to a feedlot. Previously, we showed that feeding Se-ferti...

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Main Authors: Jean A Hall, Gerd Bobe, Janice K Hunter, William R Vorachek, Whitney C Stewart, Jorge A Vanegas, Charles T Estill, Wayne D Mosher, Gene J Pirelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3594272?pdf=render