Effects of supplementing Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product in sow diets on performance of sows and nursing piglets1,2

Abstract

Forty-two sows were used to determine the effects of adding a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP) to the gestation and lactation diets on the performance of sows and their progeny. At 5 d before breeding, sows were allotted to 2 dietary treatments representing 1) sows fed a diet with 12.0 g of fermentation product/d through gestation and 15.0 g of fermentation product/d through lactation (SCFP treatment, n=22), and 2) sows fed a diet with equal amounts of a mixture of corn and soybean meal instead of the SCFP (CON treatment, n=20). Sow BW and backfat thickness were recorded. Blood was collected from sows, as well as piglets, for the measurement of cell numbers, plasma urea nitrogen (PUN), and IgG. Fecal samples from d 7 to 9 of lactation were collected to determine apparent total tract nutrient digestibility. The composition of colostrum and milk was also measured. No difference (P > 0.10) in reproductive performance was observed between treatments. However, sows in the SCFP treatment tended to have increased total litter weaning weight (P=0.068) and litter BW gain (P=0.084) compared with sows in the CON treatment. Neutrophil count was decreased (P < 0.05) by adding the fermentation product on d 110 of gestation and d 17 of lactation, whereas a decreased (P < 0.05) white blood cell count was observed only on d 110 of gestation. Concentration of PUN tended to be greater (P=0.069) for sows in the CON treatment compared with sows in the SCFP treatment on d 110 of gestation. Apparent total tract nutrient digestibility values of ash, CP, DM, and ether extract were not affected (P > 0.10) by adding the fermentation product. Protein and fat contents in colostrum and milk did not differ (P > 0.10) between treatments. Colostrum from sows in the SCFP treatment contained a greater (P < 0.05) amount of ash than colostrum from sows in the CON treatment. Immunoglobulin G measured in the colostrum, milk, and plasma of piglets did not differ (P > 0.10) between sows in the CON and SCFP treatments. This study indicates that adding the SCFP in the gestation and lactation diets has the potential to 1) improve litter BW gain during lactation, possibly by improving maternal protein utilization, as shown in a tendency to reduce PUN; 2) improve the maternal health status, as shown by the reduced neutrophil cell count; and 3) increase milk production, as shown in a tendency to improve litter BW gain without affecting nutrient composition of the colostrum and milk.

Intestinal gene expression profiles of piglets benefit from maternal supplementation with a yeast mannan-rich fraction during gestation and lactation

“…Supplementing with MRF has previously demonstrated benefits by promoting the proper function of the gastrointestinal tract and indirectly impelling good health and growth (van der PeetSchwering et al, 2007;Shen et al, 2011;Zhao et al, 2012). Our study is in agreement with previous results that reported MRF supplementation increased levels of IgG in sow colostrum, which may enhance piglet performance by improving immunocompetence (Jurgens et al, 1997).…”

“…Low level antibiotics were historically used to improve performance; however, probiotics and prebiotics have gained considerable attention as performance-enhancing alternatives. Alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters include supplemental yeast and yeast derived products that are beneficial to animal health, growth and performance (van der Peet-Schwering et al, 2007;Shen et al, 2011;Zhao et al, 2012). Mannan oligosaccharide, a family of yeast cell wall containing a mannan-rich fraction (MRF) derivatives, have gained attention for their value and role in immune modulation in swine species (Nochta et al, 2009;Czech et al, 2010;Che et al, 2011;Che et al, 2012).…”

Original XPCTM Effect on Salmonella Typhimurium and Cecal Microbiota from Three Different Ages of Broiler Chickens When Incubated in an Anaerobic In Vitro Culture System

“…Fermentation metabolites of XPC includes yeast cell wall fragments such as beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides, yeast cell residues, and post-fermented growth medium residues (Shen et al, 2011). Based on previous studies, the assay utilized a 24 h adaptation period for each sample containing cecal contents and poultry feed (Donalson et al, 2007; Rubinelli et al, 2016).…”

Effects of Yeast-Derived ProteinvsSpray-Dried Porcine Plasma Supplementation on Growth Performance, Metabolism and Immune Response of Weanling Piglets

“…The inadequacy or poor quality of dietary protein can increase serum concentration of urea (Shen et al, 2011). Serum urea nitrogen level was significantly higher in piglets fed control diet than in those fed SDPP diet (+119%, P<0.05), SDPP plus YP diet (+98%, P<0.05) and YP diet (+82%, P<0.05) ( Table 5).…”