Selenium supplementation of mixed feeds for growing cattle
Abstract
The growth rate of calves aged from 2.5 to 3 mo. fed with mixed feed supplemented with 0.2 mg of sodium selenite increased by 14.1% (831 g/d) at low feed expenses (3.66 F.U./kg of gain).
About the Authors
V. P. Tsai
RUE «Institute of Animal husbandry of the National academy of sciences of Belarus»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V. V. Bukas
RUE «Institute of Animal husbandry of the National academy of sciences of Belarus»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Review
For citations:
Tsai V.P., Bukas V.V. Selenium supplementation of mixed feeds for growing cattle. Zootechnical Science of Belarus. 2003;38:300-305. (In Russ.)
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