Abstract
Selenium (Se) is ubiquitous in the environment but its distribution is extremely variable. Because Se is required for adequate livestock and poultry health, it is often necessary to supplement animal diets to prevent disease states associated with inadequate Se intake. On the other hand, the effects of such supplementation on the human consumer is an important consideration. The primary focus of this review is to summarize what is currently known about the effects of Se supplementation on Se residues in meat, milk, and eggs.
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Beale, A.M., Fasulo, D.A., Craigmill, A.L. (1990). Effects of Oral and Parenteral Selenium Supplements on Residues in Meat, Milk and Eggs. In: Ware, G.W. (eds) Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol 115. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3416-6_4
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