How yeast can help sows to deal with high temperatures

Heat stress is not only a problem in tropical countries – also in moderate climates this can have an effect on productivity. Applying a yeast probiotic in diets has been shown, however, to be able to help sows with their digestion, even when temperatures rise. Pigs are sensitive to heat. Sows above 25°C suffer from heat stress and their body and eating behaviour adapt to evacuate the heat generated by metabolic processes in their hot environment. It has been estimated in 2003 that heat stres