By E. Evans, R. J. Patterson, and N. Clark
The use of yeast products based on live Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultures are common in dairy ration formulations and have been reported to provide a variety of advantages. Dann et al. (2000) and Ramsing et al. (2009) determined yeast culture improved feed intake in periparturient and early lactation cows. Robinson and Garrett (1999) found cows receiving yeast culture appeared to adapt to changes in the ingredient composition of diets more quickly than did cows receiving diets without yeast.
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