The effects of soybean selenium proteinate on tissue selenium and meat quality traits in finishing pigs

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of soybean selenium proteinate on Se tissue retention and meat quality in pigs. In group A (n=11) the mixtures were supplemented with soybean selenium proteinate, in group B (n=11) with sodium selenite and in group C (n=ll) with Se-enriched yeast (0.3 mg Se per kg in all groups). The use of soybean selenium proteinate resulted in lower retention of Se in tissues (liver, heart, muscle) compared to Se-enriched yeast. Selenium concentrations in tissues achieved by soybean selenium proteinate and sodium selenite were comparable. No differences in serum Se, serum GSH-Px and meat quality traits were found among the groups.