Publication Year: 2021
Author / Editor: Peter F. Surai (Editor)
Overview: This comprehensive publication explores the critical role of selenium in swine nutrition, metabolism, and overall health. It covers foundational biochemical concepts, physiological requirements, and practical feeding strategies to optimize the performance, immunity, and meat quality of pigs.
Key Topics Covered:
Antioxidant defense systems and oxidative stress management in animal health
Function, regulation, and comparison of the porcine selenogenome and selenoproteome
Organic selenium concept development, sources, absorption, and metabolism in feed
Selenium requirements, deficiency evaluations, and applications in sow, boar, and piglet nutrition
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