Dr. Peter Surai: Selenium & Dairy Health | Dairy Podcast Show Ep. 148

Dr. Peter Surai: Selenium & Dairy Health | Dairy Podcast Show Ep. 148

The Dairy Podcast Show · Episode 148

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Peter Surai, a professor of nutritional biochemistry, explores the science behind selenium’s impact on immunity, reproduction, and stress resilience in dairy cattle. He discusses different selenium sources, bioavailability challenges, hydroxy-selenomethionine benefits, and strategies for optimizing supplementation.

What you’ll learn

  • Organic vs. inorganic
  • Selenium’s role in dairy health
  • Stress and free radicals
  • Selenium deficiency impact
  • Organic vs. inorganic selenium
  • Optimizing selenium supplementation

This episode is part of the Selenium, Micronutrients & Immune Function Knowledge Trail. See all Knowledge Trails →

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Selisseo®

100% hydroxy-selenomethionine (OH-SeMet), a pure organic selenium source.
Builds selenium reserves that support antioxidant defense, immunity and milk quality through calving, heat stress and other challenges.

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