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The effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on feed intake, milk yield and composition in lactating Holstein cows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2017

M. Rezaeian
M. Rezaeian*
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Department of Animal Health & Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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During the recent years, the use of yeast products as feed additives has been increased in animal nutrition (Newbold et al 1996). Results from various experiments indicate that these microorganisms are able to alter ruminal fermentation patterns and have positive effects on the performance of ruminants (Wolht, et al. 1998). Therefore, the aim of this experiment was to investigate the effects of Biosaf, a live yeast strain of saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc 47), on feed intake, milk yield and composition in lactating Holstein cows.

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Lactation
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2003 , 2003 , pp. 129
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2003

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Newbold, C. J., Wallace, R. J., Mclntosh, F. M. 1996. Mode of action of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a feed additive for ruminants. British Journal of Nutrition. 76: 249–261.Google Scholar
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