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Summary of specific clinical disorders that respond to selenium supplementation (adapted fromSuttle [35]).
| Disorder | Description and consequences | Predilection site | Species affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exudative diathesis | Increased capillary permeability: oedema, swelling and bruising | Thorax, neck, wings | Poultry mainly, pig |
| Hepatosis | Necrosis | Liver | Pig |
| Mulberry heart disease | Microangiopathy | Heart mainly, brain | Pig |
