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Selenium Supplement for Cattle, Goats, Sheep and Pigs – UltraCruz®
by Santa Cruz Animal Health- Helps support healthy immune and reproductive systems
- Aids in supporting nerve, muscle, joint and metabolic function
- Ideal for livestock living in Selenium deficient areas
- Provides Selenium as an easy to use pellet, or pure powder form
- Developed and manufactured in the USA with globally-sourced ingredients by Santa Cruz Animal Health
- Highly recommended by others, see testimonials in tab below
- Same day shipping on orders received before 6 PM Central Time Mon-Fri, and before 5 PM Central Time Sat.
- DISCOUNT: Bulk orders of UltraCruz® Animal Health products totaling $500 or more receive a 5% discount.
| Catalog # | Description | Price | Qty | Autoship | CART | FAVORITES |
sc-550650 | 10 lb, Pellets, 80 day supply | $20.95Autoship: $19.90 | ||||
sc-550651 | 25 lb, Pellets, 200 day supply | $41.95Autoship: $39.85 | ||||
sc-550641 | 2 lb, Powder, 750 day supply | $38.95Autoship: $37.00 |
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UltraCruz® Livestock Selenium Supplement for Cattle, Goats, Sheep and Pigs
- Intended for cattle, bison, goats, llamas and alpacas
- Promotes optimal growth and development
- Aids in the prevention of Selenium deficiency
- Helps maintain normal function of reproductive processes
UltraCruz® Livestock Selenium Supplement for Cattle, Goats, Sheep and Pigs is a supplement for cattle, bison, goats, llamas, and alpacas designed to supply livestock with a source of organic Selenium. Selenium is an important trace mineral to promote optimal growth such as muscle development and reproductive health. Selenium is a beneficial nutrient to help reduce of health disorders.
Naturally, selenium can be found in soil and various plant species. Grazing animals in areas with low Selenium levels in the soil can be put at risk for Selenium deficiency. Selenium deficiency varies upon region and environment. UltraCruz® Livestock Selenium Yeast can help maintain your animals' healthy levels year-round. See map and link below regarding selenium levels per region.
Selenium Deficiency Map
While some parts of the country have high levels of Selenium in their soil and plants, Selenium deficiency has been reported in 46 states. Therefore, most livestock will require supplementation.
Grazing animals in areas with low Selenium levels in the soil are at risk of Selenium deficiency. Levels of Selenium in a pasture vary throughout the year with lowest levels occurring in the spring and summer. UltraCruz® Livestock Selenium Supplement for Cattle, Goats, Sheep and Pigs helps to maintain healthy levels year round.
References:
- Effects of supplementary selenium source on the performance and blood measurements in beef cows and their calves. | Gunter, SA., et al. 2003. J Anim Sci. 81: 856-64. PMID: 12723072
- Selenium and Antioxidant Status in Dairy Cows at Different Stages of Lactation. | Gong, J. and Xiao, M. 2016. Biol Trace Elem Res. 171: 89-93. PMID: 26384688
- Selenium in Cattle: A Review. | Mehdi, Y. and Dufrasne, I. 2016. Molecules. 21: 545. PMID: 27120589
- Antioxidant status of dairy cows supplemented prepartum with vitamin E and selenium. | Brzezinska-Slebodzinska, E., et al. 1994. J Dairy Sci. 77: 3087-95. PMID: 7836597
- Observations on the efficacy of various forms of selenium for livestock: a review. | Oldfield, JE. 1997. Biomed Environ Sci. 10: 280-91. PMID: 9315321
- Selenium Supplementation, Survey of Selenium Treatment in Livestock Production | Ernest Wolf, Valerie Kollonitsch, and C. H. Kline. 1963. J. Agric. Food Chem. Vol 11, Issue 4: 355-360.
- Selenium in Soils and Plants and its Importance in Livestock and Human Nutrition | Gunnar Gissel-Nielsen, Umesh C. Gupta, Michel Lamand, Tuomas Westermarck. 1984. Advances in Agronomy. 37: 397-460.
- Selenium in soils and crops, its deficiencies in livestock and humans: Implications for management | Umesh C. Gupta &Subhas C. Gupta. 2008. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. vol 31: 1791-1807.
- Selenium: Its Role in Livestock Health and Productivity | Dol Raj Khanal Anthony P. Knight. 2010. Journal of Agriculture and Environment. Vol 11.
- Selenium in Livestock and Other Domestic Animals | Peter F. Surai & Vladimir I. Fisinin. 2016. Selenium. 595-606.
Pellet vs. Powder Supplement Formulations
Most UltraCruz® Equine Supplements are now available in pelletized formulations. By using pellets, rather than powder, we have been able to:
- Ensure stability of active ingredients
- Maximize product freshness
- Reduce waste
All San Juan Ranch performance and breeding horses use UltraCruz® Equine pelletized products.
