Supplementation with increasing doses of selenium associated with vitamin E in the treatment of bovines with enzootic hematuria
Carlos A. Moreira Júnior,
Eduardo V. Oliveira,
Caio. A. Cardoso
et al.
Abstract:Bovine enzootic hematuria (BEH) is a clinical form of poisoning in cattle caused by the consumption of Pteridium spp. (bracken fern), which has no treatment. However, selenium (Se) and vitamin E supplementation are feasible. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementation with increasing doses of selenium associated with vitamin E in cattle with BEH, compare the levels of Se in whole blood and blood serum, and evaluate the activity of glutathione peroxidase, total antioxidants, and the rel… Show more
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