Ekermans L G, Schneider J V
J S Afr Vet Assoc. 1982 Dec;53(4):223-8.
A review of the literature concerning the role of selenium in livestock is presented. Selenium was originally known for its toxicity but in 1957 it was discovered that supplementation of this element prevented liver necrosis in rats. The occurrence of selenium in soils and uptake by plants is discussed, as well as the biochemistry, metabolism, interactions with other elements and nutrients, known functions, requirements of livestock and its toxicity.
本文对有关硒在牲畜中作用的文献进行了综述。硒最初因其毒性而为人所知，但在1957年发现补充这种元素可预防大鼠肝坏死。文中讨论了土壤中硒的存在及植物对其的吸收情况，以及硒的生物化学、新陈代谢、与其他元素和营养素的相互作用、已知功能、牲畜对硒的需求及其毒性。
