Research has shown a positive effect of supplementing Optimin
SeY versus inorganic selenium on blood selenium concentration and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity in dairy cows. Cows supplemented with Optimin SeY were shown to have a blood selenium concentration 84% higher, and GPx activity 1.3 times greater than in cows supplemented with sodium selenite. In the same study, supplementation with Optimin SeY over an 8 week period reduced the number of udder quarters with positive bacteriology and significantly reduced the somatic cell output per milking session. Multiple trials over the last 20 years have also confirmed the positive
effects that Optimin SeY can have on milk quality, having repeatedly been shown to reduce somatic cell counts, positively impacting on milk sold and milk price (Figure 4). However, it is important to remember that the cause of a high somatic cell count can be multifactorial, although a higher selenium status can be beneficial. Feeding transition cows with a more effective source of selenium
also has benefits for calves with an improved supply of selenium both in utero via the placenta and after birth through colostrum and milk. This not only helps support the process of brown fat mobilisation and prevention of hypothermia, but also the immune and antioxidant status of the calf leading to better health, performance and survivability. In beef cattle, Optimin SeY has been shown to not only improve
Figure 4: The effect of Optimin SeY supplementation on the percentage reduction in somatic cell counts (source: TNGB)
antioxidant status but also increase selenium concentrations in the plasma compared to supplementation with inorganic sources. When the same animals were slaughtered, drip loss from carcases was reduced by 25% while meat lightness and tenderness were also increased. As farmers look for ways to improve efficiency to reduce costs
of production, supplementing diets with the optimum content of high quality organic selenium can have a positive impact on key parameters affecting health, production and fertility delivering a significant return on investment.
For further information on Optimin SeY, please contact the Trouw Nutrition GB technical team:
T: 01335 341102 E:
techadmin.gb@
trouwnutrition.com
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