Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Selenium (Sodium Selenite) is used in sheep for White muscle disease prevention. Routes documented in sheep: SC. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selenium (Sodium Selenite) in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: BO-SE, Mu-Se
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.055 mg Se/kg | Once | Administer to ewes pre-lambing or to lambs at birth | White muscle disease prevention | Strong | FDA NADA Label |
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Essential cofactor for glutathione peroxidase, which catalyzes reduction of lipid hydroperoxides and hydrogen peroxide, protecting cells from oxidative damage.
NARROW safety margin — toxic dose very close to therapeutic dose. Selenosis causes hair loss, hoof problems, neurological signs. Monitor selenium levels.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Selenium (Sodium Selenite) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sheep — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.