Evaluation of selenium status in pure bred duroc sows and their progeny.

Objectives: The aim of this trial was to determine selenium status in pure bred duroc sows and their progeny and to compare it to Czech Large White x Landrace breed.

Design: The pregnant duroc sows (n=12) and pregnant Czech Large White x Landrace sows (n=12) were fed identical diets supplemented with sodium selenite.

Results: During lactation significantly higher serum Se concentrations (p<0.

The significance of pork as a source of dietary selenium - an evaluation of the situation in the Czech Republic.

The aim of this paper is to review current knowledge of the significance of pork as a source of Se for human consumption, and to evaluate the selenium content in pork produced in the Czech Republic. Selenium has an important role in human health. Pork could possibly be an important source of Se for the human diet.