Brewer’s yeast can help reduce methane production

02-01-2023 | |
Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast can be used as probiotics to restore normal flora of intestine. Photo: Kateryna Kon
Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast can be used as probiotics to restore normal flora of intestine. Photo: Kateryna Kon
Research shows that spent brewer’s yeast has the potential to curb methane production in the cattle industry. Part of the Gut Health 2022 Special Typically, brewer’s yeast is discarded once it’s been used, but sometimes it’s added to livestock feed as a source of protein and nutrients. According to a team of scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in the US, as well as Warren Wilson College and Asheville Sustainability Research, spent brewer’s yeast could also help r


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Melanie Epp Freelance agricultural journalist from Ontario, Canada