Selenium reference ranges in New Zealand cattle

Authors: Thornton RN, Ellison RS, Bruere SN, Thompson JC
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 46, Issue 2, pp 65-67, Apr 1998
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures, Diet/rations/food, Liver/hepatic disease, Nutrition/metabolism, Selenium, Trace elements
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: AIM: To compare serum selenium and liver selenium concentrations with whole blood concentrations in samples taken at the same time from unsupplemented cattle, and to use these comparisons to establish a reference range for use in diagnosing selenium deficiency.
METHODS: Selenium was measured in concurrent whole blood, serum and liver samples obtained from cattle in unsupplemented herds in the Manawatu, Waikato and Wairarapa regions of New Zealand. The results were statistically analysed.
CONCLUSION: The serum and liver selenium concentrations used as reference values prior to this study were inaccurate for the detection of selenium deficiency.

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