Concilium, 14(23), p. 222-234, 2023
The search for natural products that favor productive performance in animal feed has been gaining strength with probiotics, prebiotics and symbiotics that constitute an alternative for mastitis control. The action of these products is in the competition with unwanted microorganisms, stimulating the beneficial microbiota, in addition to favoring a greater development in the intestinal villi, which can provide a better absorption of nutrients. These compounds are an alternative to treatment with antibiotics that have caused the emergence of resistant microorganisms, in addition to causing sensory changes in milk and its derivatives. Through this study, it was possible to verify the importance of this class of substance for dairy farming and for unique health in general.