The Dairy Podcast Show · Episode 94
EP 94Guest: Dr. Nancy Whitehouse — Dairy nutrition and selenium researcher
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Nancy Whitehouse, an assistant research professor at the University of New Hampshire, discusses the importance of selenium in dairy cow nutrition. Dr. Whitehouse explains the differences between organic and inorganic selenium, including the distinctions between organic forms such as yeast and hydroxy selenium methionine and the benefits of supplementation.
What you’ll learn
- Selenium importance
- Organic vs. inorganic
- Yeast and hydroxy selenium methionine
- Supplementation benefits
- Nutrient management
This episode is part of the Selenium, Micronutrients & Immune Function Knowledge Trail. See all Knowledge Trails →
Adisseo solutions discussed in this topic

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