Impact of live yeast on dairy cow lactation

30-09-2024 | |
Study results demonstrate that the supplementation of live yeast increases dry matter intake and lactation performance in mid-lactation high-yielding dairy cows. Photo: Peter Roek
Study results demonstrate that the supplementation of live yeast increases dry matter intake and lactation performance in mid-lactation high-yielding dairy cows. Photo: Peter Roek
In a recently published study, researchers delved into the impact of live yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae supplementation on lactation performance, ruminal microbiota composition and fermentation patterns, as well as serum antioxidant capacity and immune functions in dairy cows. During early and mid-lactation, high-yielding dairy cows encounter challenges in utilising diets rich in readily fermentable carbohydrates due to physiological limitations. This can lead to a combination of inadequate


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