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ProTernative, an Active Dry Yeast, Helps Cattle from the Inside, Out
Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:05:43 CST
An emerging area of science is the study of ruminant gut health. At #CattleCon22, Ron Hays, the senior reporter for the Oklahoma Farm Report, spoke with Dr. Sara Linneen, technical consultant and beef cattle nutritionist with Elanco Animal Health, about what we know so far about ruminant gut health.
"In terms of ruminants, it is a focus on nutrient absorption and pathogen containment within the intestinal tract," Linneen said. "We want to focus on what we refer to as the lower-hind gut and focus on protecting the barrier to the intestinal tract."
Pathogens can enter the body through loosened junctions in epithelial cells, according to Linneen. Prevention can be addressed through reducing stressors, improving the overall structure of the epithelial cells in the small and large intestine, or simply reducing the number of pathogens present, she added.
"All of those are easier said than done, but we can try and address them so we can reduce some of the inefficiencies that are important to beef cattle producers' bottom line," Linneen said.
For instance, some stressors cannot be avoided since there are necessary, normal management practices that cannot be avoided. Additionally, Elanco Animal Health recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all gut-health solution. Linneen said this is also not an issue that will be solved overnight.
"A probiotic called ProTernative is a product that we have seen contribute (to good gut health,)" Linneen said. "It is a live yeast that is fed into the system through the feed."
ProTernative provides key components to control detrimental microbes allowing good microbes to flourish, maintain epithelial integrity and stimulate and balance immune responsiveness.
See how you can introduce ProTernative to your operation here.
Hit the LISTEN BAR below to hear Ron Hays and Dr. Linneen talk about new scientific ventures in the cattle industry.
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