When temperatures rise, sows struggle to regulate their body temperature, which diverts energy away from maintaining body condition and milk production. This issue is exacerbated by a decrease in feed intake during hot weather. These factors lead to rapid loss of body condition and weight, which can affect litter growth and subsequent reproductive performance. We unveil the results of a recent field study highlighting the significant benefits of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. boulardii CNCM I-1079 (LEVUCELL SB) when included in a specific nutritional solution for sow body condition during and after heat stress. This field study, conducted on a commercial farm in the Netherlands, provides compelling evidence of the positive effects of LEVUCELL SB on sow performance and its carryover effects on subsequent litter performance during heat stress periods.
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