Effect Of Dietary Organic Selenium Research Articles

The effects of dietary organic selenium on growth, body composition and hematological parameters of common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) reared in recirculating aquaculture system.

A feeding trial was conducted to examine the effects of different levels of dietary organic selenium (Se) on the growth, body composition, and hematological indices of common carp. Se element was supplemented to the basal diet at the rates of 0.0, 0.5, 1 and 2 mgkg-1. Fish were randomly stocked at a rate of 25 fish into 500L tanks in the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) system for 10 weeks. Weight gain, final body weight, and specific growth rate were significantly higher (p<0.05) in fish fed 0.5 mgkg-1 followed by 1 and 2 mgkg-1 treatment diets fish. The lowest growth rate values were detected in fish-fed basal diets. Feed consumption of fish fed Se was not significantly different (p>0.05), also the survival rate was similar among the treatment groups. Whole-body composition showed that fish fed 1 mgkg-1 had significantly higher (p<0.05) body moisture and protein as dry weight basis. The highest fiber content was in fish fed 2 mgkg-1, but ash was significantly higher in fish fed only 0.5 mgkg-1 and fat remained unaffected. Whole-body Se concentrations were significantly (p<0.05) increased with increasing Se levels in test diets. the red blood cells and hemoglobin were significantly higher (p<0.05) in fish fed only 0.5mgkg-1 and the basal diet. The white blood cells increased in fish fed the basal and 2 mgkg-1 diet, but the lymphocyte percentage was increased (p<0.05) in fish fed basal and 0.5 mgkg-1. The study concludes that dietary Se has an overall positive effect on common carp. Growth performance, protein content in fish body, selenium deposition and some hematological parameters were observed in fish fed dietary organic selenium specifically in fish fed 0.5 and 1 mgkg-1. Therefore, inclusion of Se in the diet from 0.5 to 1 mgkg-1 would be an optimal level for common carp feed.

Effect of Dietary Organic Selenium on Growth Performance, Gut Health, and Coccidiosis Response in Broiler Chickens.

A total of 252 one-day-old Ross broilers were randomly allocated to one of six treatments in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement with respective Eimeria challenges (non-infection and infection) and three different selenium (Se) diets. Dietary treatments were as follows: (1) Se un-supplemented control (CON), (2) inorganic Se treatment (SS; 0.3 mg/kg as sodium selenite), and (3) organic Se treatment (SY; 0.3 mg/kg as selenized yeast). Six replicate cages were allocated per treatment. Chickens in the respective Eimeria infection groups were infected with an E. acervulina, E. tenella, and E. maxima oocyst mixture (15,000 oocysts/chicken) on day 16. Growth performance was measured on days 16, 22, and 24. On day 22, intestinal samples were collected from randomly selected chickens to evaluate gut lesion scores, antioxidant enzymes, and tight junction gene expression. Blood, breast, and liver samples were collected to analyze the Se concentrations on day 24. Dietary SY supplementation improved (p < 0.05) the growth performance of the chickens regardless of the Eimeria challenge. Moreover, independent of Eimeria infection, Se supplementation elevated (p < 0.05) the heme oxygenase 1 (HMOX-1) expression in jejunal mucosa at 6 days post-infection (dpi). Duodenal junctional adhesion molecule 2 (JAM-2) expression and jejunal occludin (OCLN) were elevated (p < 0.05) with dietary SY supplementation at 6 dpi. Among Se sources, broiler chickens fed with the SY diet showed higher (p < 0.05) Se concentrations in breast muscle and serum on 8 dpi. These results confirmed the beneficial effects of dietary Se and the efficiency of organic Se compared with inorganic Se for growth improvement and muscle Se enrichment in broiler chickens regardless of coccidiosis infection.

Hydroxy Selenomethionine Improves Meat Quality through Optimal Skeletal Metabolism and Functions of Selenoproteins of Pigs under Chronic Heat Stress.

Chronic heat stress (CHS) induces metabolic changes in skeletal muscle from growth to maintenance that jeopardizes growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of pigs. We investigated the protective effect of dietary organic selenium (hydroxy-4-methylselenobutanoic acid, OH-SeMet) on CHS-induced skeletal muscle damages of growing pigs, and the corresponding responses of selenoproteins. A total of 40 ((Landrace ×Yorkshire) × Duroc) pigs with an average live weight of 49.64 ± 2.48 kg were used in this 4-week trial. Pigs were randomly allotted to 5 groups: The control group was raised on a basal diet in a thermoneutral environment (22 ± 2 °C); and four CHS groups were raised on a basal diet and supplemented with Se 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6 mg/kg as OH-SeMet, respectively, in hyperthermal condition (33 ± 2 °C). CHS resulted in significant decrease of growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality, which were associated with reduced (p < 0.05) serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) and increased (p < 0.05) serum creatine (CK), sarcous heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), glucokinase (GCK), phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK), and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents. Meanwhile, four metabolism-related genes and seven selenoprotein encoding genes were abnormally expressed in skeletal muscle. Dietary OH-SeMet addition partially alleviated the negative impact of CHS on carcass traits and improved meat quality. These improvements were accompanied by the increase in Se deposition, the anti-oxidative capacity of serum and muscle, and protein abundance of GPX1, GPX3, GPX4, and SELENOP. Supplementation with 0.6 mg Se/kg (OH-SeMet) restored the sarcous PEPCK, and 0.4 and 0.6 mg Se/kg (OH-SeMet) restored all abnormally expressed metabolism-related and selenoprotein encoding genes. In summary, dietary supplementation with OH-SeMet beyond Se requirement mitigated CHS-induced depression of carcass traits and meat quality of pigs associated with optimal skeletal metabolism, enhanced antioxidant capacity, and regulation of selenoproteins in skeletal muscle of pigs.

The effect of dietary organic selenium on reproductive performance of broiler breeder roosters under dexamethasone induced stress

Stress has deleterious impact on semen quality and fertility of roosters. This study was investigated to know whether dietary supplementation of organic selenium (oSe) could improve semen quality and fertility of male broiler breeder under dexamethasone (Dexa) induced stress. Forty broiler breeder roosters (64 week of age) were randomly allotted to four groups (10 roosters/group) and fed a standard diet supplemented with different levels of oSe during 10 successive weeks of the experimental period. To induce stress, the birds received injections of 2 mg/kg BW of Dexa during weeks 5 and 6 of the experiment, in one-day-intervals manner. The roosters were not treated with Dexa and oSe (negative control; NC), or treated with Dexa and different levels of oSe including 0 (positive control; PC), 0.30 (Se30+Dexa) or 0.45 (Se45+Dexa) mg/kg diet. Body weight was measured weekly and semen quality parameters and fertility were evaluated every two weeks. Except for seminal volume and total sperm production which was not affected by the treatment, body weight, semen quality parameters, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and malondialdehyde (MDA) in seminal plasma were influenced by interactive effect of treatment and time (P < 0.05). Dexamethasone injection adversely affected semen quality parameters (semen concentration, motility and plasma membrane integrity) in PC group compared to NC group (P < 0.05); however, dietary supplementation of oSe ameliorated these negative impacts in Dexa-treated roosters (P < 0.05). Fertility was also improved by dietary supplementation of oSe compared to control groups (P < 0.05). These results indicate that although induction of stress have negative effects on rooster semen quality parameters, dietary inclusion of oSe may exert beneficial impact on mitigating the harmful effects of stress on semen quality and fertility rate of broiler breeder roosters.

Effect of dietary organic selenium (Se) on immune response, hepatic antioxidant status, selenoprotein gene expression and meat oxidative stability in lambs

Effect of dietary organic selenium (Se) on immune response, hepatic antioxidant status, selenoprotein gene expression and meat oxidative stability in lambs

Effect of dietary organic selenium on survival, growth, antioxidation, immunity and gene expressions of selenoproteins in abalone Haliotis discus hannai

No studies have been focused on the inclusion of organic selenium in formulated feed of abalone when organic minerals are accepted by aquaculture feed industry. This experiment evaluated the effect of organic selenium on the growth, antioxidation, immunity and gene expressions of selenoproteins in abalone. Graded levels of organic selenium were included to the basal diet at 0.00, 0.15, 0.30 and 0.60 ppm providing 157.83, 322.51, 437.59 and 596.59 ug/kg of selenium in the diet. Accordingly, the diets were named as Se-0.00, Se-0.15, Se-0.30 and Se-0.60 respectively. Results had shown that survival rate, weight gain rate and shell length increase rate were lowest for Se-0.60 group (p < 0.05). The concentration of selenium in the whole body generally increased with increasing level of dietary organic selenium (p < 0.05). The enzyme activities related to antioxidation increased initially with low levels of dietary selenium and decreased with higher levels, with the highest value in Se-0.30 group (p < 0.05). The enzyme activities of immunity increased with the addition of dietary selenium. With the increase of dietary selenium, Myostain expression decreased initially and increased afterwards, with lowest value for Se-0.30 group (p < 0.05). However, the expressions of other genes related to growth, antioxidation and selenoproteins firstly increased and then decreased, with the highest value recorded for Se-0.15 group. In conclusion, the inclusion rate of 0.15 – 0.30 ppm Se in diet could promote growth, antioxidation, immunity and gene expressions of selenoproteins in abalone; however, excess selenium with 0.60 ppm inclusion lever in diet had toxic effects.

Dietary organic selenium addition and accumulation of toxic and essential trace elements in liver and meat of growing rabbits

The effects of dietary organic selenium (Se) addition at 0.1, 0.5 and 2.5 mg/kg vs. an unsupplemented basal diet (BD) on the accumulation of some toxic and essential trace elements were studied in the liver and muscle tissues of growing rabbits. Dietary Se addition increased liver and muscle Se concentration linearly (P < .001), and decreased linearly Cd, As, Ni and Cr (P < .001) in liver, as well as As (P < .01) and Cd (P < .001) in muscle. Muscle Cu and Zn contents were significantly lower (P < .05) in rabbits fed 2.5 mg Se/kg diet compared to the other 3 groups. Selenium was negatively correlated with Cr, Ni, Cd and As (P < .01) in liver, and with Cu (P < .05) and Cd (P < .01) in muscle. In conclusion, dietary Se supplementation decreased the accumulation of toxic (Cd and As) and potentially toxic (Cr and Ni) trace elements in rabbits. However, at excessive quantities may negatively affect essential trace elements.

Effects of increasing dietary organic selenium levels on meat fatty acid composition and oxidative stability in growing rabbits

The effects of dietary organic selenium (Se) addition at 0.1, 0.5 and 2.5mg/kg vs. an unsupplemented basal diet (BD) on performance, fatty acid (FA) composition and oxidative stability were studied in muscle tissue of growing rabbits. Muscle Se content increased (P<0.001) in a dose dependent manner with dietary Se inclusion. Saturated FA (SFA) were affected linearly (P<0.05) and quadratically (P<0.05) by dietary Se addition. Polyunsaturated FA (PUFA) increased linearly (P<0.01) resulting in a linear increase in the PUFA:SFA ratio (P<0.01) with dietary Se increment. Feeding 0.5mgSe/kg diet reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values in the muscle, whilst 2.5mgSe/kg diet increased MDA concentrations and tended to increase ORAC values, likely indicating oxidative stress. In conclusion, dietary Se supplementation at 0.5mg/kg improves meat FA composition and oxidative stability, whereas at 2.5mg/kg may induce pro-oxidant effects.

Effect of dietary organic selenium on muscle proteolytic activity and water-holding capacity in pork

This study evaluates the effect of dietary selenium (Se) supplementation source (organic, Se-enriched yeast; SY vs. inorganic, sodium selenite; SS), dose (0.2: L vs. 0.4: H mg/kg) and the combination of Se and vitamin E (VITE+SS) for 26days on drip loss, TBARS, colour changes, myofibrillar protein pattern and proteolysis in pork. The lowest water losses were observed in the SY-H group when compared to the others. SY-H and VITE+SS groups presented lower myofibrillar protein hydrolysis/oxidation. VITE+SS supplementation also resulted in higher PRO, TRP and PHE content at days 2 and 7, whereas the SY group showed increased GLY and CAR and tended to have higher TAU and ANS at day 2. The myofibrillar fragmentation index was not modified by the dietary treatment; however, at day 8, it tended to be higher in groups supplemented with SeY and VITE+SS. The results of the present study might indicate a possible relation between muscle proteolysis and water loss.

Effect of dietary organic selenium on milk selenium concentration and antioxidant and immune status in midlactation dairy cows

This study aimed to investigate the effects of the dietary selenium (Se) source on milk yield, milk Se concentration and antioxidant and immune status in dairy cows. Fourteen multiparous Holstein cows with similar dry matter intake (DMI), milk yield and parity were randomly divided into two groups with seven replicates in each group. The cows in both groups were fed basal diets supplemented with 0.3mg Se/kg DM from sodium selenite or Se yeast, and the background Se level of the basal diet was 0.02mg/kg DM. The experimental period lasted for 60 days. The results indicated that the DMI, milk yield and composition were not affected by the dietary Se source (P>0.10). During the entire experimental period, Se yeast supplementation significantly increased the serum glutathione peroxidase activity and decreased the malondialdehyde content (P=0.00) compared with selenite. The serum selenoprotein P content (30d), thioredoxin reductase and catalase activities (60d), and total antioxidant capacity (60d) were also higher (P<0.05) with Se yeast supplementation than with selenite. Compared with selenite, organic Se supplementation increased the values of immunoglobulin (Ig) A and soluble CD4/soluble CD8 on day 30, soluble CD4 on day 60, and interleukin (IL)-1 during the trial (P<0.05). However, other measures of immunity, such as IgM, IgG, soluble CD8, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6 and tumour necrosis factor, were not affected by the dietary Se source (p>0.10). The total Se in the whole blood and milk were higher with Se yeast supplementation than selenite (P<0.05), and the milk Se concentration was increased markedly over the duration of Se supplementation from day 30 to 60. These results suggested that Se yeast may be more effective than sodium selenite in improving the antioxidant status and increasing the whole blood and milk Se concentrations of dairy cows.

Organic selenium supplementation increases PHGPx but does not improve viability in chilled boar semen

This study evaluated the effects of dietary organic selenium (Se) on viability of chilled boar semen. Twelve boars were divided into three groups: control (CON), 0.3 mg kg(-1) sodium selenite; inorganic (INO), 0.5 mg kg(-1) sodium selenite and organic (ORG), 0.5 mg kg(-1) Se yeast. The experiment was conducted within 10 weeks, and analysis was performed fortnightly, in storage semen by 72 h. No effect was observed on motility; however, straightness and linearity percentages were higher (P < 0.05) in the animals receiving CON diet compared with INO group. Percentages of cells with both plasma and acrosomal intact membranes, lipidic membrane peroxidation and mitochondrial membrane potential were similar on all treatments. Animals receiving CON diet presented higher (P < 0.05) values of ATP when compared with INO group. The PHGPx was higher (P < 0.05) in animals that received ORG in comparison with INO group. In conclusion, organic selenium supplementation increases PHGPx but does not improve chilled semen viability in 72 h.

Effects of dietary organic selenium on immune responses, total selenium accumulation and digestive system health of marron,Cherax cainii(Austin, 2002)

A 90-day feeding trial was conducted to determine the effects of dietary organic selenium (OS) supplementation on immune responses, total selenium accumulation in various tissues and the digestive system health of marron Cherax cainii. A group of marron (initial weight 3.65 � 0.05 g) were fed 0.2 g kg � 1 of Sel-Plex as a source of OS and were compared to a control group of marron that were not fed OS. After 90 days of feeding OS, total haemocyte counts (THC) and the percentages of granular and semigranular cells in marron were significantly higher than in marron fed a control diet. However, dietary OS did not affect the proportion of hyaline cells. The marron fed OS had significantly lower bacteraemia and longer neutral red retention times than the control group. Total selenium levels in the haemolymph, hepatopancreas and muscle tissues of the OS-fed marron group were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than in control diet group. The highest total soluble selenium levels were found in the muscle tissues of OS-fed marron on the final day of the feeding trial. Amylase and protease activity, soluble protein, and numbers of microvilli were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in marron fed OS. These findings demonstrate the benefits of including 0.2 g kg � 1 OS in marron diet to enhance immune parameters, increase total selenium accumulation in muscle and improve marron digestive system health.

Dietary organic selenium improves growth, survival and resistance to Vibrio mimicus in cultured marron, Cherax cainii (Austin, 2002)

To determine the effects of dietary organic selenium (OS) supplementation on the growth performance and immune competence of marron, Cherax cainii (Austin, 2002), a group of marron were fed 0.2 g kg−1 of Sel-Plex® supplemented basal diet and then compared with another group (control) of marron fed basal diet without any supplementation. After 90 days of feeding, final weight, average weekly gains (AWG), relative gain rate (RGR), specific growth rate (SGR), survival, total and differential haemocyte counts (THC and DHC), were compared between the two groups. Surviving marron from each group were then divided into three sub-groups (three tanks per sub-group with seven marron per tank); (1) first sub-group was injected with 20 μL of 3.24 × 106 cfu Vibrio mimicus; (2) the second sub-group was injected with 20 μL normal saline and (3) the third sub-group was not subjected to injection and became the control group. THC, DHC, neutral red retention time (NRRT) and Vibrio ranks of post-injected marron were evaluated for 96 h, at every 24-h interval. The results showed that after 90 days of feeding, final weight, AWG, RGR, SGR, survival, THC, proportion of hyaline cells of OS-fed marron were significantly higher (P < 0.05) than the control group, whereas proportion of granular and semigranular cells were not affected by dietary OS. After challenging with V. mimicus, survival rate of marron without dietary OS significantly decreased (P < 0.05) as compared to the control group of marron. THC of marron in all sub-groups were significantly reduced (P < 0.05) after the challenge. However, THC and granular cells of sub-groups fed OS were higher than other sub-groups. Vibrio ranks and NRRT of marron fed OS were significantly lower and slower, respectively, than marron fed without OS. These findings demonstrated the benefits of OS inclusion in the marron diet in terms of growth, health and disease resistance.

Effect of dietary organic selenium and zinc on the internal egg quality of quail eggs for different periods and under different temperatures

The objective of this study was to evaluate the internal quality of eggs of Japanese quails fed diets supplemented with chelated selenium and zinc. The experiment was carried out for 120 days, and 144 birds were divided in random blocks into four treatments (control; 0.3 ppm Se; 60 ppm Zn and 0.3 ppm Se + 60 ppm Zn). Ten, 14, 18, and 22 weeks after the beginning of lay, eggs were collected and stored under two different temperatures (environmental temperature or refrigeration) and for 10, 20, and 30 days. Eggs were analyzed for: Haugh units (HU), albumen height (AH), yolk index (YI), and albumen index (AI). Parameters were only statistically influenced by the interaction between dietary treatment and storage time. It was concluded that the addition of organic Se and Zn influenced internal egg quality when eggs were stored up to 20 days, independently of storage temperature, suggesting that the combined supplementation of organic Se and Zn improve internal egg quality and extend egg shelf life.

Neutrophil bactericidal impairment in dairy cows around parturition: supportive effects of dietary organic selenium

Neutrophils are the most pivotal part of the first line of immune defense against invading pathogens in high yielding dairy cows. Their quality and quantity in the body is important. Several pathogens invoke diverse mechanisms to evade the immune defense and facilitate their invasion. The impairment of cellular immunity of dairy cows is one of the fundamental reasons why early lactation-related infections occur. An increased susceptibility of dairy cows to infections has been attributed to a low status of selenium (Se). Selenium, a versatile and essential micronutrient that not only acts as an antioxidant but also participates in redox reactions, is believed to enhance neutrophil functions. This study was, therefore, aimed to determine whether supplemental dietary organic Se (Sel-Plex®) affects on neutrophil function and quality immediately after calving. We fed Holstein cows supplemental Sel-Plex® during the peri-partum period; at 30 d before anticipated calving, the cows were fed diets that provided no Se supplementation (n = 5) or 0.5 mg/kg DM/d (n = 5) of supplemental Sel-Plex®. Treatments continued until approximately 30 d after parturition. The flow cytometry technique was used to measure phagocytosis, respiratory burst, apoptosis and necrosis of neutrophils. Neutrophil phagocytosis did not significantly differ between the two groups. However, organic Se significantly increased the respiratory burst of neutrophils when compared to the control group. Neutrophil apoptosis was decreased remarkably when cows were fed organic Se, but the rate of necrosis only tended to be lower in the treated group. In conclusion, the improved neutrophil functional capacity in peri-partum dairy cows with supplemental dietary Sel-Plex® could lead to a better protection of early lactating dairy cows from infections. These effects could consequently improve the immune and health status of their respective calves as well. Though still remains inconclusive, the application of Sel-Plex® would be further examined in dairy cows for prevention and treatment of especially clinical mastitis

유기태 셀레늄과 비타민 E의 복합 급여가 산란계의 생산성, 셀레늄 축적 및 난질에 미치는 영향

비타민 E 100 IU, selenium yeast로 셀레늄을 0.9 ppm과 비타민 E를 50, 100 및 150 IU로 복합 첨가하였을 때 산란계의 산란율, 난중, 1일 산란량, 사료 섭취량, 사료 요구율, 난질, 계란의 저장성 및 계란 내 셀레늄 축적에 미치는 영향을 조사한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 시험 전 기간의 산란율과 1일 산란량은 비타민 E 100 IU 첨가구와 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm과 비타민 E 50 IU 복합 첨가구가 대조구에 비하여 높았으며(P<0.05), 사료 섭취량과 사료 요구율은 대조구를 포함한 모든 처리구에서 차이가 없었다. Haugh unit는 5주에 비타민 E 100 IU 첨가구와 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm과 비타민 E 50 IU 복합 첨가구가 대조구를 포함한 다른 처리구에 비하여 높았으며(P<0.05), 난황색은 1주에 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm에 비타민 E 50 IU와 100 IU를 복합 첨가한 구가 대조구를 포함한 다른 처리구에 비하여 높았다(P<0.05). 계란의 셀레늄 함량은 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm에 비타민 E 50, 100 및 150 IU를 복합 첨가한 모든 처리구가 대조구와 비타민 E 100 IU 첨가구에 비하여 높게 나타났다(P<0.05). 계란 난황 내 ACL은 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm와 비타민 E 150 IU 복합 첨가구가 대조구를 포함한 다른 처리구에 비하여 높게 나타났다(P<0.05). 계란의 저장 기간별 Haugh unit는 대조구를 포함한 모든 처리구에서 저장기간이 경과할수록 감소하였으나, 셀레늄 0.9 ppm과 비타민 E 150 IU를 복합 첨가한 경우에는 저장 1일차에서 5일차까지의 Haugh unit에 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면 산란계 사료에 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm 첨가하면서 비타민 E를 50, 100 및 150 IU를 복합 첨가시 산란율은 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm 첨가하면서 비타민 E를 50 IU 복합 첨가하면 개선되었으며, 난황내 지용성 항산화물과 계란의 저장성은 유기태 셀레늄 0.9 ppm 첨가하면서 비타민 E를 150 IU 복합 첨가하면 향상되었다. To examine the effects of dietary organic selenium and vitamin E supplementation on egg production, egg weight, daily egg mass, feed intake, feed conversion, egg quality, lipid-soluble antioxidative capacity (ACL) in egg yolk, and selenium retention of egg in laying hens, Hy-Line laying hens of 77 wk old were replaced in the individual cage for 12 week. A corn-soybean meal based diet was supplemented with 0 (control), vitamin E 100 IU/kg and the combination of 0.9 ppm Se from selenium yeast (SY) and vitamin E 50, 100 and 150 IU/kg. Egg production and daily egg mass were significantly increased (P<0.05) in supplemental vitamin E 100 IU, and 0.9 ppm SY + vitamin E 50 IU than control for the whole experimental period. However, feed intake and feed conversion were not affected by supplemental vitamin E and SY. Haugh unit was significantly (P<0.05) higher in supplemental vitamin E 100 IU and 0.9 ppm SY + vitamin E 50 IU than control, 0.9 ppm SY + vitamin E 100 and 0.9 ppm SY + 150 IU in week 5. Haugh unit of the eggs during storage decreased significantly(P<0.05) from day 1 to day 11. However, Haugh units of the eggs from 0.9 ppm SY + vitamin E 150 IU treated groups did not decreased significantly until day 5. Yolk color was significantly (P<0.05) higher in 0.9 ppm SY + vitamin E 50 and 0.9 ppm SY + 100 IU than other treatment groups in week 1. Selenium concentrations of egg were significantly increased (P<0.05) in 0.9 ppm SY + vitamin E than control and vitamin E 100 IU groups. Lipid-soluble antioxidative capacity (ACL) in egg yolk was significantly (P<0.05) higher in supplemental combination of 0.9 ppm SY + vitamin E 150 IU when compared to those of other treatment groups.

유기태 셀레늄과 Vitamin E의 복합 급여가 육계의 생산성, 계육 품질 및 Selenium 축적에 미치는 영향

비타민 E 150 IU, selenium yeast로 셀레늄 1.2 ppm에 비타민 E를 100, 150, 200 및 300 IU로 복합 첨가하였을 때 육계의 사료 섭취량, 증체량, 사료 요구율, 계육 품질 및 selenium 축적에 미치는 영향을 조사한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. <TEX>$1{\sim}21$</TEX>일의 증체량은 대조구와 비타민 E 150 IU 첨가구가 높았으며(P<0.05), 사료 섭취량은 비타민 E 150 IU 첨가구가 유기태 셀레늄 1.2 ppm에 비타민 E 150 IU와 200 IU를 복합 첨가한 구에 비하여 증가하였다(P<0.05). <TEX>$21{\sim}35$</TEX>일의 사료 섭취량은 대조구가 유기태 셀레늄 1.2 ppm에 비타민 E 200 IU를 복합 첨가한 구에 비하여 증가하였다(P<0.05). 그러나 시험 전기간의 사료 요구율은 대조구를 포함한 모든 처리구에서 차이가 없었다. 2. 가슴 근육의 셀레늄 함량은 대조구와 비타민 E 150 IU 첨가구에 비하여 유기태 셀레늄과 비타민 E를 복합 첨가함으로서 유의적으로 높게 나타났으며(P<0.05), 간조직의 셀레늄 함량 역시 대조구와 비타민 E 150 IU 첨가구에 비하여 유기태 셀레늄과 비타민 E를 복합 첨가함으로서 높게 나타났다(P<0.05). 3. 저장 기간별로 TBARS는 대조구와 비타민 E 150 IU 첨가구는 1일보다 3일차가 높게 나타났으나(P<0.05), 셀레늄 1.2 ppm에 비타민 E 100, 150, 200 및 300 IU 복합 첨가구는 1일과 3일간에서 차이가 없었으며, 3일차에는 대조구보다 비타민 E와 셀레늄 복합 첨가구가 낮게 나타났다(P<0.05). 이상의 결과를 종합하면, 육계 사료에 유기태 셀레늄 1.2 ppm에 비타민 E를 100, 150, 200 및 300 IU를 복합 첨가시 생산성에는 차이가 없으나 계육 내 selenium 함량과 저장성은 향상되었다. The experiment was conducted to examine the effects of dietary organic selenium and vitamin E on weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion, and selenium retention in meat of broiler chickens. For each growth phase, the basal diet was supplemented with 0 (control), vitamin E 150 IU/kg and the combination of 1.2 ppm Se from selenium yeast (SY) and vitamin E 100, 150, 200 and 300 IU/kg. Weight gain was significantly higher in supplemental control and vitamin E 150 compared to the combination of 1.2 ppm SY and vitamin E 150 IU during day 1 to 21. Feed intake significantly(P<0.05) increased in supplemental vitamin E 150 compared to the combination of 1.2 ppm SY and vitamin E 150 and 200 IU during day 1 to 21. Feed intake was significantly(P<0.05) higher in control compared to that of combination of 1.2 ppm SY and vitamin E 200 IU during day 21 to 35. However feed conversion was not affected in supplemental vitamin E and SY during day 1 to 35. Selenium concentrations of breast muscle and liver tissue significantly increased (P<0.05) in supplemental combination of 1.2 ppm SY and vitamin E compared to the control and vitamin E 150 IU. TBARS of control and vitamin E 150 IU were significantly (P<0.05) higher in day 3 than day 1, but the combination of Se 1.2 ppm and vitamin E of TBARS had no difference during day 1 to 3. TBARS in day 3 was significantly (P<0.05) lower in supplemental combination of Se 1.2 ppm and vitamin E than control and vitamin E 150 IU.

Effect of organic selenium on Turkey semen quality during liquid storage

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of dietary organic selenium on the turkey semen during storage. Twenty males (BUT, Big 6, 40 weeks of age) were divided into control ( n = 10) and experimental group ( n = 10). The turkeys in the both groups were fed with a commercial diet containing 0.1 ppm Se in the form of sodium selenite. The experimental birds were additionally supplied with 0.3 ppm organic Se in the form Sel-Plex™ (Alltech, Inc.). After 30 days of feeding, the semen samples were collected twice a week for the 3 weeks of the study and diluted 1 + 1 (v/v) with TUR-2 diluent, and stored in a water bath (+10 to 15° C) for 6 h. The percentage of motile spermatozoa, the sperm viability (live/dead spermatozoa), total lipids, phospholipids and total cholesterol were assessed in fresh and stored semen. The fertilizing ability of semen was assessed by artificial insemination of 30 hens per group with dose containing 200 × 10 6 spermatozoa weekly. After 6 h of semen storage, the motility of spermatozoa decreased significantly in the control group (by 8.7 relative percent, P < 0.05) and only by four relative percent ( P > 0.05) in experimental group reflecting a protective effect of dietary Se supplementation. The proportion of live spermatozoa was higher in fresh semen and significantly lower in stored semen. The positive effect of Se supplementation was observed on the lipid composition of stored semen: the concentration of the total lipids and phospholipids in the seminal plasma from control group significantly increased, while in the experimental group remained constant. Better semen integrity in the experimental group was associated with an improved fertilizing ability of spermatozoa: the fertility rate of stored spermatozoa in the control group was 88%, while in the experimental group was 90.5%.

Effects of dietary organic selenium and vitamin E supplementation on post mortem oxidative deterioration in muscles of pigs

Abstract. The effect of feeding high levels of α-tocopherol and organic selenium (Se) to pigs on colour stability and on the susceptibility to oxidative deterioration was investigated. Treatments consisted of supplementation of vitamin E (200 mg/kg diet), organic Se (0.3 mg/kg diet) and both vitamin E and organic Se for the last 60 days to finishing pigs before slaughtering. Longissimus dorsi (LD) and psoas major (PM) muscles were examined after 2 and 7 days of storage on colour stability and on lipid peroxidation (measured as malondialdehyde equivalents). Rate of oxidation by Stimulation with Fe2+/ascorbate was also estimated in LD samples obtained post mortem. In PM 7 days post mortem we found differences between control and groups of pigs supplemented with vitamin E and Se on reflectance, but significant differences (P &lt; 0.05) were found only in the vitamin E + Se group. Positive effects (P &lt; 0.05) of vitamin E and Se on colour in psoas major muscle refrigerated for 7 days are supported with significant (P &lt; 0.05) lower levels of TBARS values in pigs supplemented with vitamin E and organic Se as well. Supplementation with organic Se does not affect the oxidative stability of muscle tissue (longissimus dorsi) when the rate of iron-induced lipid oxidation was examined. Dietary Se had limited potential for enhancing the quality of pork carcasses (psoas major) and accentuating the effect of vitamin E on the oxidative stability of longissimus dorsi muscle was not found.

Effects of dietary organic selenium content on fowls, chicks and eggs

This study deals with the effects of dietary organic selenium on the condition of parent fowls and offspring, on hatching and on egg Se, S, Fe, Zn and Cu contents. The results showed that selenium contents of 0.14 to 0.85 mg/kg DM had no untoward effects on the condition of the animals or on hatching. The selenium contents of eggs and feed were interrelated. An increase in the selenium content of eggs caused no changes in their S, Fe, Zn or Cu contents.