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International Poultry Production: Using maternal transfer to deliver the power of selenium to offspring
October 21, 2022
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Since its discovery over 200 years ago, it has been well demonstrated that selenium (Se) plays a critical role in oxidative stress, reproductive performance, immune function and growth development. In general, plant-based raw materials (for example, corn, soybean, wheat) do not meet the Se requirements of modern breeder birds, necessitating supplementation.