Antimicrobial resistance is driven partly by high antibiotic use in livestock. In pig production, early weaning causes gut infections that require antibiotic treatment. This research shows that feeding piglets specific dietary fibers improves gut microbes, promotes growth, and may reduce disease, offering a potential strategy to lower antibiotic use in agriculture.

This research examines immune function in dairy cows during the transition from pregnancy to lactation, a period of high disease risk. Focusing on T helper cells, the study shows that yeast supplementation reduces inflammatory activation markers, suggesting a potential strategy to support immune health, improve animal welfare, and reduce disease-related losses in the dairy industry.