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An important trace mineral, selenium (Se) is vital for poultry's immune system, antioxidant defense, and general physiological function. The impact of dietary selenium supplementation on broiler chicken development performance is assessed in this study. A total of broiler chicks were divided into treatment groups at random and given basal diets supplemented with varied amounts and sources of selenium, such as organic (selenium yeast) and inorganic (sodium selenite). Throughout the trial, growth performance metrics such body weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were recorded. In comparison to the control group, the results show that selenium supplementation, especially in organic form, greatly enhanced body weight gain and feed efficiency. Increased glutathione peroxidase activity in birds with optimum selenium levels demonstrated improved antioxidant state and decreased oxidative stress. Furthermore, broiler health and immunological response were enhanced by selenium supplementation.