Jan 11, 2012 · Because selenium levels can vary greatly within an area, testing the soil's selenium content is recommended. Soil is considered "selenium deficient" when there is less than 0.5 mg of selenium per kg of soil. Selenium has a very narrow margin of safety. Goats require 0.2 parts per million of selenium, and the toxic level is 3 ppm.

May 26, 2011 · We had a buck die (of pneumonia) and took advantage of the death for educational purposes and the liver showed some crazy numbers, selenium in particular I think was near 600.00 ppm if I'm I recall correctly (supposed normal is 1.0-3.00 or thereabouts).

Mar 30, 2015 · Contains 500 IU vitamin E and 2.5 ppm selenium per 5 ml (max level of selenium for goats is 3 ppm per animal). Dosage for newborn goats is 2 ml. Dosage for adult goats is 4 ml. Administer once every 30 days. Palatable butterscotch flavor in a gel base. Vitamin E & Selenium Gel in a dial-a-dose tube is easy to administer." 2.5 ppm is .0025 mg

Aug 19, 2008 · It is probably better to eat a few brazil nuts daily than to take selenium. i take both, 100gms selenium and a handful of brazil nuts twice a day in blended in smoothies for protein.Just after removal i was unable to take any selenium in any form, i was too sensitive, so just be aware if you are new to this and vulnerable, go slow with selenium.

Jan 12, 2007 · e. Do not overdose with selenium, toxicity may occur. Prevention a. Dietary inclusion of recommended NRC levels selenium and vitamin E. b. Areas or flocks with past experience of WMD may consider injecting pregnant ewes with selenium-vitamin E preparations at least 4-8 weeks prior to lambing. Use Bo-Se at the rate of a 1 1/2 cc/100 lb. c.

Apr 17, 2010 · Selenium and copper work hand in hand, if you don't have enough of one, you won't get the full benefits of ...

Apr 22, 2010 · On the selenium, you should probably check with serious goat breeders in your area that have been breeding goats successfully for several years. Most of the vets in this area will say its not neccesary too.....the goat breeders with experience know that in this area, goats do much better with selenenium supplementation.

Jan 31, 2015 · Bo-Se is a selenium/Vitamin E combination shot. It is for areas that are selenium deficient. Goats with selenium deficiency will have weak kids born and can have problems with retained placentas and issues in labor. It can also cause soft pasterns.

Mar 5, 2022 · Vitamin B12, makes sense. Tractor Supply seems to have Aspen Pet Vita-Jec B Complex Fortified Livestock Vitamin Injection, 100 mL, 14060606 at Tractor Supply Co. and Durvet Lamb *& Kid selenium/Vitamin E Gel, 52983 at …

Nov 16, 2018 · Selenium is a world wide deficiency and is easily fixed. Copper deficiency - Molybdenum excess is more complex and can be tied up with iron. Because I keep sheep, putting copper in the fertilizer is not an option so twice a year …