What are the common signs of selenium deficiency?

Selenium deficiency can cause weight loss, diarrhea, poor weight gains, retained placenta, abortions, infertility, poor response to vaccines, white muscle disease, light hair coat, decreased immune response and decreased resistance to disease.

How common is selenium deficiency?

Selenium deficiency is the most commonly diagnosed beef cattle health problem in California. A simple blood sample can be used for analysis to determine if an animal or a herd is normal, deficient or marginal.

Producer Awards (Now accepting 2024 Seedstock Producer of the Year Award applications!)

CBCIA Junior Producer AwardThis contest is designed to showcase what young producers are doing at home, and their future goals in the beef industry. CBCIA Outstanding Seedstock and Commercial Producer of the Year AwardsEach year, CBCIA accepts applications for the CBCIA Outstanding Seedstock and Commercial Producer of the Year Awards. These awards recognize progressive beef cattle breeders

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