Yeast in feed can improve immune function in fish

Last changed: 24 September 2024

The yeast Yarrowia lipolytica may be of interest as an ingredient in animal feeds due to its favourable nutritional composition and content of immunostimulants. We have investigated how growth, gut microbiota and immune response of farmed rainbow trout are affected by the inclusion of the yeast in the feed.

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Aleksandar Vidakovic, Researcher
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Aquakultur

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Johan Dicksved, Professor
Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Enkelmagade

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