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ReviewVeterinary research communications2026

Role of selenium in cow fertility and reproduction-A review.

Samson O Adeniran, Silas O Fagbenro, Omowumi T Kayode, Agnieszka Partyka, Heze Feng, Peng Zheng

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Review in Veterinary research communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Samson O AdeniranBiotechnology laboratory, Biological Sciences Department, Mountain Top University, Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria. samson.oadeniran@gmail.com.
Silas O FagbenroBiotechnology laboratory, Biological Sciences Department, Mountain Top University, Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Omowumi T KayodeBiochemistry Department, Mountain Top University, Ibafo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Agnieszka PartykaDepartment of Reproduction and Clinic of Farm Animals, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Grunwaldzki 49, Wroclaw, 50-366, Poland.
Heze FengDepartment of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China.
Peng ZhengDepartment of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, People's Republic of China. zhengpeng@neau.edu.cn.

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China 2023YFD1300602
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element that regulates bovine health and reproduction by being incorporated into selenoproteins involved in antioxidant defense, thyroid hormone metabolism, immune regulation, and redox homeostasis. This review synthesizes current evidence on the chemistry, bioavailability, metabolic fate, and reproductive functions of selenium in cattle. We emphasize the differences among inorganic, organic, and nano-selenium sources. Selenium status thresholds and supplementation strategies during critical physiological windows are summarized. We also highlight emerging insights linking selenium to ovarian function, uterine receptivity, embryonic survival, spermatogenesis, and peripartum health. Particular attention is given to selenium-mediated modulation of oxidative stress, inflammatory signaling pathways, and endocrine regulation. The review is based on a structured literature search of PubMed, Elsevier, Google Scholar, and other reputable databases. We focus on studies addressing selenium and cow reproduction, selenium sources, dairy cattle, and selenoproteins. Key knowledge gaps and future research priorities are highlighted to guide precision selenium nutrition in modern cattle systems.

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FertilityReproductionSeleniumAnimalsCattleFemaleSelenoproteinsSeleniumSelenoproteinsAntioxidantOxidative stressReproductionSeleniumSelenoproteins

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PMID41746529

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