Probiotics: A natural health and performance modulator for cows

16-09-2022 | |
Research has demonstrated that probiotics create a positive balance in gastrointestinal tract microbiota. Photo: Hans Banus
Research has demonstrated that probiotics create a positive balance in gastrointestinal tract microbiota. Photo: Hans Banus
It has been shown that probiotics supplementation can improve the health and performance of dairy cows and calves, serving as an alternative to antibiotics. The dairy industry is a dynamic sector that is critical to satisfy the increasing demand for dairy products. Due to the growing pressure of the global population, antibiotics have been administered as growth promoters to increase production by limiting the effects of pathogenic infection in dairy cattle. However, the non-therapeutic use o


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