Selenium 5mg/mL is a standard liquid trace-element supplement (often sodium selenate) used in cattle and sheep to prevent deficiencies that cause ill-thrift, poor fertility, and white muscle disease. Standard oral drench dose rates generally target 0.1 mg of selenium per kg of liveweight.
General Dose Rates (5mg/mL Formulations)
Sheep (Ewes/Rams, 50–75 kg): 1.0 mL to 1.5 mL
Light Sheep / Lambs: Check product labels carefully; do not under- or over-dose.
Calves (approx. 100 kg): 2.0 mL
Cattle (250–300 kg): 5.0 mL
Adult Cattle (over 300 kg): 6.0 mL
Selenium 5mg/mL is a standard liquid trace-element supplement (often sodium selenate) used in cattle and sheep to prevent deficiencies that cause ill-thrift, poor fertility, and white muscle disease. Standard oral drench dose rates generally target 0.1 mg of selenium per kg of liveweight.
General Dose Rates (5mg/mL Formulations)
Sheep (Ewes/Rams, 50–75 kg): 1.0 mL to 1.5 mL
Light Sheep / Lambs: Check product labels carefully; do not under- or over-dose.
Calves (approx. 100 kg): 2.0 mL
Cattle (250–300 kg): 5.0 mL
Adult Cattle (over 300 kg): 6.0 mL