Ep. 13 - Diamond V: How Postbiotic Yeast Culture Supports Gut Health, Immunity & Performance in Beef Cattle

In this episode, Erica from Feeders Grain sits down with a technical representative from Diamond V, an 85-year-old feed ingredient company out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to break down what this product actually is, how it works, and why it's been a staple in livestock nutrition for decades. The guest clears up one of the biggest misconceptions right away: Diamond V is not a yeast — it's a postbiotic, produced through a controlled fermentation process that generates stable metabolites designed to support gut health and immunity from the inside out. From feedlot steers to cow-calf operations, this conversation digs into real-world applications and the research backing them up, including a peer-reviewed meta-analysis of 20 feedlot studies and immune challenge research tied to their newest product, NatureSafe. They also cover the topics every producer needs to hear: The difference between prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics and why it matters when choosing a product How gut health directly drives feed efficiency, gain, and profitability Why a sick animal that backs off feed can derail your entire performance margin The critical role of colostrum quality in calf survival and getting the next generation off on the right foot How Diamond V fits into every stage of a cow's production cycle, from calving through breeding season Why the data has to be convincing and robust before a producer can justify the cost, and how Diamond V's 150+ peer-reviewed studies back that up Whether you're running a feedlot, a cow-calf operation, or raising direct-to-consumer beef, this episode breaks down a practical, research-backed tool that supports animal health, reduces reliance on medication, and helps protect your bottom line. Diamond V - https://diamondv.com/