Selenium

Selenium is indicated for the prevention and treatment of selenium-tocopherol deficiency (STD) syndrome in livestock.

White Muscle Disease (Nutritional Muscular Dystrophy): A condition affecting skeletal and heart muscles, which can cause lameness and sudden death in young stock like lambs and calves.
Ill thrift: Poor growth rates and general unhealthiness in lambs and calves.
Lowered or poor fertility: Selenium is necessary for normal reproductive function in both male and female animals.
Reduced production: This includes lowered milk production and reduced wool growth in deficient animals.
Poor immunity: Inadequate selenium levels can compromise the immune system, leading to increased susceptibility to disease.

- Route: The injection is administered by subcutaneous injection only.
- Site: The recommended injection site is high on the neck, behind the ear.
- Technique: The skin should be raised into a “tent,” and the needle inserted parallel to the body to ensure it goes under the skin, not into the muscle.
- Dosage: The typical dose is 1 mL per 50 kg body weight (equivalent to 1 mg of selenium per kg). The exact frequency and dose should be determined by a veterinarian based on the severity of the deficiency and the animal’s selenium status.

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