Use of trace-mineral boluses on dairy heifers
Andrés Haro & Fernando Diaz
Among the nutri...
Diarrhea or scours is the first leading cause of death in un-weaned heifer calves. It occurs most frequently between days 3 and 30 after birth, depending on the susceptibility of the individual animal and the cause of this multifactorial problem
Selenium is an essential trace mineral that is an indispensable component of the antioxidant system. Selenium is an essential element of antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase, and its deficiency may result in an imbalance of redox homeostasis and ultimately oxidative stress.