By Barbara Duckworth, The Western Producer, July 14, 2016
Study showed cattle that received a yeast supplement, then infected with respiratory disease bacteria, had lower inflammation and lesions
MANHATTAN, Kansas — Bovine respiratory disease is a leading cause of sickness and death in feedlots, yet there are still limited treatments available.
Supplementing cattle with yeast offers an alternative to antibiotics, says a researcher from the United States Department of Agriculture.