Selenium and iodine status of two camel breeds (Camelus dromedaries) raise under semi intensive system in Saudi Arabia

Selenium (Se) and iodine (I) are very important trace mineral for animals and human health. Selenium is an essential constituent of the antioxidant enzyme GSH-Px, while I as a thyroid hormone play a crucial role in regulating body metabolism. The aim of this study was to provide preliminary data on...

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Main Authors: Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Ryadh S. Aljumaah, Moez Ayadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2013-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/2591