Live yeast against heat stress in cows

Besides having a beneficial effect on milk production, live yeast have also shown to have a possible effect on the immune system in cows kept in heat stressed conditions. Heat stress is a growing concern for the dairy industry due to its adverse affects on productivity, health, reproduction, and therefore the profitability of the dairy operation. Earlier studies showed that yeast supplementation improved lactation performance of dairy cows suffering heat stress. However, less information exists