As we see the consequences of climate change, heat stress is becoming a growing issue for high producing cattle. Rumen specific live yeast and antioxidants can counteract the effects of this problem. Heat stress can cost dairy or beef farmers a significant amount of money, due to production losses in milk and growth. In dairy cows, the first short-term impact of heat stress is the reduction of milk yield. A 10 to 35% reduction is usually acknowledged. Acidosis risks are also increased. In beef,
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