Blood serum concentrations of selenium and glutathione peroxidase activity in Akkaraman sheep
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Date
2001
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Publisher
Scientific Technical Research Council Turkey
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Abstract
Selenium and other essential elements play an important role in animal husbandry. These elements help to minimize infectious diseases, reduce concomitant stresses and bring about optimal productive and reproductive performance. The mean serum selenium concentration of the sheep sampled in this study was 303.65 ng/mi. Such values are considered to be indicative of adequate dietary supplementation. Serum glutathione peroxidase activity in the sheep sampled in this study was also analysed, and the mean glutathione peroxidase activity was 3.65 nmolNADPH+H-/min/mg protein. It is recommended that producers monitor the selenium in serum in order to maintain adequate nutrition and performance in sheep.
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Keywords
sheep, selenium, glutathione peroxidase, serum
Journal or Series
Turkish Journal Of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
WoS Q Value
Q4
Scopus Q Value
Q3
Volume
25
Issue
5
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