How to determine whether the amount of beer yeast powder added to livestock

How to determine whether the amount of beer yeast powder added to livestock and poultry feed is appropriate?

To determine whether the amount of beer yeast powder added to livestock and poultry feed is appropriate, the following aspects can be taken into account:

      Observing the feeding habits of livestock and poultry: With appropriate amounts of additives, livestock and poultry usually maintain normal feeding intake and feeding enthusiasm. If the amount added is too large, the special taste or texture of beer yeast powder may make livestock and poultry feel uncomfortable, leading to a decrease in feed intake, loss of appetite, or even refusal to eat. On the contrary, if the amount added is too small, it may not meet the nutritional needs of livestock and poultry. Although the feed intake is normal, it may not achieve the expected breeding effect. For example, pigs have a strong appetite under normal circumstances. If their feed intake suddenly decreases significantly after adding beer yeast powder, it may be due to excessive addition.

      Pay attention to the growth and development status of livestock and poultry: indicators such as weight gain and physical development can intuitively reflect whether the dosage is appropriate. For young livestock and poultry, the appropriate amount of beer yeast powder added can help with the normal growth of their bones, muscles, etc., and their weight will increase according to the normal growth curve. If the amount added is insufficient, there may be slow growth, inadequate weight, and other issues; If the amount added is too high, it may cause an increase in digestive burden and also affect growth and development. For example, in broiler farming, if the amount of beer yeast powder added to the feed is appropriate, broiler chickens will reach standard weight, have shiny feathers, and full muscles within the prescribed breeding cycle.

      Pay attention to the digestion of livestock and poultry: Healthy intestinal digestion function is the foundation for good growth of livestock and poultry. At the appropriate dosage, animal manure should be formed, have a normal color, and no obvious odor. When added in excessive amounts, it may exceed the digestive capacity of livestock and poultry intestines, leading to indigestion and symptoms such as loose stool and diarrhea; However, if the amount added is too small, it may not fully exert its role in regulating intestinal microbiota, and intestinal function may not be effectively improved. For example, in the breeding of laying hens, if it is found that the chicken manure is not formed and there are undigested feed particles, it is necessary to consider whether the amount of beer yeast powder added is appropriate.

      Evaluating the production performance of livestock and poultry: For livestock and poultry used for production purposes, such as laying hens, cows, etc., production performance is an important indicator for judgment. Adding an appropriate amount of beer yeast powder to the feed for laying hens can stabilize their egg production rate and improve the quality of their eggs, such as eggshell hardness and yolk color. If the dosage is not appropriate, it may lead to a decrease in egg production rate and a deterioration in egg quality. Similarly, in dairy farming, an appropriate amount of additives can ensure the milk production and quality of cows, while an inappropriate amount of additives may affect milk production performance.

      Check the cost and economic benefits of animal husbandry: From an economic perspective, the appropriate amount of additives should optimize the cost of animal husbandry while ensuring the growth and production performance of livestock and poultry. If the amount added is too high, although it may have certain benefits for livestock and poultry, it will increase feed costs and reduce economic benefits; Insufficient addition may require the use of other feed additives to compensate for nutritional deficiencies, which can also affect costs. By comparing the breeding costs and output benefits under different addition amounts, the most suitable addition amount can be found.