Balanced feeding is one of the factors positively affecting the condition of the animal. The addition of certain feed additives to the feed can level out the negative effects of harmful microorganisms not only enhancing this process but also reducing the cost of therapeutic agents.
In this context, active fodder yeast containing live cell culture acting as antagonists of pathogenic microflora is of particular interest. According to our recent production study in the Vinnytsia region, the high effectiveness of probiotics and prebiotics was proved, the consumption of which gave the appetite and weight of piglets also reduced the risk of morbidity. We tell in detail about the positive effects of probiotics and prebiotics.
Yeast probiotics
The basis of active fodder yeast is a live yeast of the genus Saccharomyces cerevisiae in a yeast shell, which is formed from inactivated yeast cells. Entering food into the animal’s body, they are most active in the large intestine. Studies have shown that they improve the structure of the intestinal epithelium villi and stimulate the activity of membrane disaccharides (sucrose, lactose, and maltose). In addition, yeast based on Saccharomyces cerevisiae can intercept harmful microorganisms, form complexes, and eliminate them from the body of animals.
Yeast prebiotics
Prebiotics, based on yeast culture of the genus Saccharomyces cerevisiae, have absorption, immunomodulating, and hepatoprotective effects.
Such inactive yeast contains components of the cell wall of the yeast culture – glucans, mannans, proteins, and chitosan. Their intracellular content is rich in biologically active substances, in particular amino acids, trace elements, precursors of vitamin synthesis and B vitamins, and contains glutathione.
Due to the properties of mannans yeast, pathogens cannot attach to the intestinal wall and multiply, so they quickly leave the gastrointestinal tract area. The presence of beta-glucans provides powerful antibacterial protection in the intestinal mucosa. Glutathione is a biologically active tripeptide that is a universal restorer for compounds formed as a result of pathological processes, in particular, inflammatory processes in the liver.
In addition, Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells are able to eliminate ochratoxin, one of the most common and dangerous types of mycotoxins for pigs. Strengthening pig immunity is also one of the functions of the active fodder yeast, namely the glucans contained in the inner layer of the yeast cell walls.
