Supplementing autolysed yeast improves weaners’ health

A team of Brazilian researchers evaluated the impact of substituting blood plasma with autolysed yeast in the diets of weaner piglets. The researchers published their findings in Animals. Blood plasma is a source of protein in a weaners’ diet. It contains high levels of vitamins, minerals, and immunoglobulins. However, using blood plasma in the diet of weaners increases the cost, thus limiting higher levels of dietary inclusion. On the other hand, the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is a s