In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Peter Surai, a professor of nutritional biochemistry, explores the science behind selenium’s impact on immunity, reproduction, and stress resilience in dairy cattle. He discusses different selenium sources, bioavailability challenges, hydroxy-selenomethionine benefits, and strategies for optimizing supplementation. Learn how to fine-tune selenium supplementation and improve herd resilience—listen now on all major platforms!

"Organic selenium, particularly selenomethionine, builds body reserves and supports stress resilience."

Meet the guest: Dr. Peter Surai, a professor of nutritional biochemistry, has spent over 45 years researching antioxidants and selenium. With a Ph.D. in biochemistry and a career spanning multiple universities worldwide, Dr. Surai has published extensively on selenium’s role in animal nutrition. His expertise in antioxidant defense mechanisms has advanced dairy cattle health and production strategies. 

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:24) Introduction
• (03:00) Selenium & dairy health
• (09:00) Stress and free radicals
• (15:11) Selenium deficiency impact
• (19:00) Optimizing selenium supplementation
• (27:31) Controlling inflammation in dairy cows
• (33:45) Final three questions

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