Selenium map with great detail - Homesteading Forum 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
Difference between Bo-Se and Vitamin E Selenium Gel 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
Anyone ever done blood tests for selenium? - Homesteading Forum 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)
BoSe - Homesteading Forum 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
salt block with selenium okay? - Homesteading Forum Okay, so I have been reading old posts and it does seem confusing regarding which salt blocks are best for rabbits We have a good sized salt block that we had for the horses a few years ago I remember is had selenium in it also Anyone know any reason why this would not be okay to put in
Has anyone taken selenium and felt crazy or too much detox???? 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
Loose Minerals and Pregnant Cow | Homesteading Forum 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 all cattle are injected for selenium and copper
When to give Bose shot - Homesteading Forum 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
What causes breach calves? - Homesteading Forum Low selenium causes the uterus to be tougher, harder than it should be It's harder for the calf to stretch it to fit, so the calf is more crowded That makes it harder for the cow to get the calf into position A second symptom that would point to selenium deficiency is a retained placenta, or the cow taking a long time to clean out
New to Icelandic sheep | Homesteading Forum Ask specifically if and how they supplement copper, selenium, cobalt Also, what wormer works for them If you are buying locally (there are certainly lots of Icelandic breeders in MI), you should be able to start with sheep that are reasonably acclimated to your climate zone, though you may find you need to tweak minerals as your farm soils