Explore: Selenium In Animal Nutrition

Selenium is an essential mineral micronutrient for animals, though it is toxic in large doses. In plants, it sometimes occurs in toxic amounts as forage

body more susceptible to illness caused by other nutritional, biochemical, or infectious diseases. Selenium is also necessary for the conversion of the thyroid

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for cellular function in many animals, including humans, both elemental selenium and (especially) selenium salts are toxic in even small doses, causing

In the context of nutrition, a mineral is a chemical element. Some "minerals" are essential for life, but most are not. Minerals are one of the four groups

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in soils of high alkalinity.[citation needed] Selenium is, however, an essential mineral element for animal (including human) nutrition and selenium deficiencies

Selenium yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast) grown in a selenium-rich media. It contains selenium in the form of organic and inorganic compounds

cases to be more efficient than inorganic minerals in meeting the nutritional needs of farm animals. In some cases, chelates offer no advantage however.

chemicals are inorganic. Inorganic nutrients include nutrients such as iron, selenium, and zinc, while organic nutrients include, protein, fats, sugars and vitamins