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Learning Research Service Volunteer Engagement

The objectives of this study were as follows: (a) to evaluate the use of bulk tank milk for the monitoring of the Se status of dairy herds in PEI; (b) to obtain information on the Se status of lactating dairy cows in PEI in order to assess the adequacy of current Se supplementation practices; and (c) to examine the relationship between Se status and somatic cell counts, the prevalence of clinical mastitis, and other measures of herd productivity and disease in herds in PEI.

Results were presented to the PEI dairy producers at meetings and through reports and newsletters. Practical information was provided to the participants on the Se status of their herds and steps that could be taken to improve micronutrient nutrition in their herds. Clinical evidence suggests Se nutrition of herds has improved as a result of this work. There has been one peer-reviewed publication, and the research team is embarking on a new survey in the New Year to confirm this. Follow-up research is entitled "The Selenium Nutrition of Cattle and Horses in Prince Edward Island."

AVC researchers include: Dr. Jeffrey J. Wichtel, Dr. Gregory P. Keefe, Dr. John A. Van Leeuwen, Dr. Elizabeth Spangler, Dr. Mary A. McNiven, and Dr.Timothy H. Ogilvie.

For more information: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pmc/articles/PMC548601/