Yeast as a feed supplement for cattle

Yeast is a probiotic material that is currently being used in many parts of the world as a feed supplement for livestock. The use of yeast in animal feeding programmes has in many cases resulted in improved rumen fermentation, animal health, milk yield, and adaptation to heat stress. Economically, yeast is a low-cost material compared to other feed supplements and can thus cost-effectively improve the performance of animals. Certain points should, however, be considered when attempting to mak