January 2024 – Field Trial
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Zimoyeast and Fitomed – High-Producing Cows
Field study conducted at the Maccarese Farm SpA
AGROLABO SpA Research & Development Center

Summary
The trial conducted on the supplementation with Zimoyeast and Fitomed, has demonstrated significant benefits in terms of production efficiency in a dairy herd. The study involved two groups of animals, one control and one treated with Zimoyeast and Fitomed, and was carried out during the summer of 2023, a critical period for thermal stress in animals. The results showed an improvement in gastrointestinal efficiency, with a reduction in signs of mucosal inflammation and greater digestibility of fibers in the treated group. In addition, the IOFC index, which measures the gain compared to the cost of feeding, showed significantly better values ​​in the treated group, indicating an increase in milk production at the same feed costs. This makes the supplementation with Zimoyeast and Fitomed effective in improving the profitability of production, offering a sustainable solution to optimize production and reduce costs.

The results suggest that the use of Zimoyeast and Fitomed can contribute not only to animal welfare, but also and above all to the economic efficiency of farms, making it a valid option for large livestock farms with high production and/or in the presence of stressful conditions.