Hoegger Goat Supply: Distribution of Selenium in U.S. Soil

Distribution of Selenium in U.S. Soil

Questions concerning selenium supplements arise often. A brief, and by no means exhaustive summary of the subject follows:

Selenium and Vitamin E are generally administered together.

Soil deficient in selenium produces plants with the same condition.

Injectable prescription vitamin E/selenium is available, if indicated.

Deficiency symptoms include skin disorders, white muscle disease (a type of muscular dystrophy), lowered reproduction and conception rate, decreased milk production and milk quality.

If necessary, administer injectable vitamin E/selenium breeding and 4 to 6 weeks prior to birthing. Kids can be treated at birth and at one month of age. Treat bucks twice a year. The adult goat dosage is 1 to 2 times that of sheep and for normal size kids the minimum sheep dose is recommended.

The treatment for white muscle disease in newborns is injectable prescription sodium selenite/alpha-tocopherol. The dosage would be the same as that given to sheep. A favorable response should be seen within a day. If not, a second injection can be given.

Selenium can be toxic. Our Golden Blend brand minerals contain the correct selenium/vitamin E level for most locales and customers are advised not to use any additional selenium/vitamin E supplementation. Consult a veterinarian who knows goats if you are still in doubt.

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