Selenium is an essential trace element important for many physiological processes,
especially for the functions of immune and reproductive systems, metabolism of thyroid …

Bacterial mastitis is a significant welfare and financial problem in sheep flocks. This paper
reviews the recently published literature, including publications that highlight the …

Simple Summary The article reviews the defence mechanisms and the relevant processes
that occur in the udder of sheep. Due to the importance of the udder in milk production …

The importance of mastitis in small ruminants is important from the point of view of 3
perspectives: economic (mortality of animals, treatment costs, reduced quantity and quality …

Simple Summary This study, which was carried out as a large-scale investigation in 444
farms throughout Greece, explores the beneficial effects to small ruminant dairy farms of a …

Objective of this review paper is the appraisal of predisposing factors for bacterial mastitis in
ewes. Factors that predispose ewes to mastitis can be classified into non‐animal‐related …

O livro" A importância do selênio para a agropecuária e saúde humana" procura apresentar
alguns aspectos relacionados às funções que o selênio pode desempenhar em animais e …

Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants
in body. Body produces free radicals during metabolic processes which are neutralized by …

This experiment was accompanied to examine the impact of yeast (Saccharomyces
cerevisiae) supplemented with Selenium (se) or Zinc (zn) on the reproductive performance …

Objective of this review is to discuss the role of small ruminant diet in the defence of these
animals against microbial diseases, in relation to different experimental approaches and …