The study encompassed 135 piglets of the Large White breed and aimed
to evaluate the impact of a live yeast feed supplement on key production
parameters—namely, feed intake, average daily gain, and feed conversion—among
growing piglets. The trial spanned a total of 39 days, divided into two distinct
periods. The initial phase, lasting 28 days (from day 22 to day 49), was followed by
a shorter 11-day second phase (day 50 to day 60). Throughout the observation
periods, two distinct feed mixtures were employed, as outlined in Table 1. The
control groups were provided standard farm mixtures, while the trial groups
received the same mixtures supplemented with varying concentrations (3% and
4%) of the commercial live yeast dietary supplement, Biokvas-45. During the
initial period, statistical analysis indicated no significant differences (p>0.05)
across all three observed parameters between the groups. However, notable
disparities emerged during the second period. Specifically, feed intake (FI),
average daily gain (ADG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) displayed variation
between the T1 and T2 groups. The T2 group exhibited particularly favorable
performance, achieving an impressive average daily gain of 563.24 g/d and a
commendable feed conversion ratio of 1.92 g/g. Considering the entirety of the
trial, the T2 group consistently outperformed the other trial groups in terms of
average daily gain, achieving a rate of 348.26 g/d. The results collectively indicate
that the incorporation of the dietary supplement Biokvas-45 holds promise as a
beneficial addition to the nutrition of growing piglets. However, further research is
warranted to comprehensively assess the supplement's effects on pigs during the
fattening phase. These findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge that
could potentially lead to more effective nutritional strategies for pig farming
