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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2026

Application of nano-selenium as a dietary supplement and its effects on antioxidant status and gene expression related to oxidative stress in broiler chickens.

Mustafa Hadi Hamid, Abdullah Q Aswad, Ruya Fareed Jasim, Mohanad Fadhl Hussain Al-Musodi

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Mustafa Hadi HamidDepartment of Animal Production, Agriculture College, Kerbala University, Karbala, Iraq.
Abdullah Q AswadCollege of Political Science, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq.
Ruya Fareed JasimCollege of Nursing, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq.
Mohanad Fadhl Hussain Al-MusodiDepartment of Animal Production, Agriculture College, Kerbala University, Karbala, Iraq.

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Background: Antioxidants are important factors in reducing stress in poultry birds. Recently, nanomaterials have been introduced as part of feed additives to enhance the health of birds. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary Nano-Se supplementation on broiler chicken growth performance, serum antioxidant status, and hepatic expression of oxidative stress-related genes. In total, 250 1-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were reared for up to 42 days. Methods: Birds were randomly assigned to five treatments ( Results: Growth performance was recorded weekly. On day 42, blood samples were collected for biochemical analysis of antioxidant enzymes, including glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and Malondialdehyde (MDA). Liver tissue was harvested for quantitative real-time Polymerase chain reaction analysis of glutathione peroxidase 1 ( Conclusion: These findings support the use of nano-Se as a superior alternative to conventional selenium sources in the diet and could improve the productive and physiological aspects of broilers.

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AntioxidantsChickensGene ExpressionNanoparticlesOxidative StressSeleniumAnimal FeedAnimalsDietDietary SupplementsGene Expression RegulationLiverMaleRandom AllocationAntioxidantsSelenium: BroilerGrowth performanceNano-seleniumNrf2 signalingOxidative stress

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