insect protein

Supplementing poultry diet with black soldier fly larvae meal improves gut morphology and increases nutrient absorption. Photo: Henk Riswick

24-03 | Article

Insect-based poultry diets to improve the health and gut status

H. illucens metabolises a large proportion of fatty acids into lauric acid, which has antimicrobial activity against gram-positive bacteria. Photo: Shutterstock

10-03 | Article

The antimicrobial value of insects

Zophobas morio is a species of darkling beetle, whose larvae are known by the common name superworm or kingworm. Photo: Canva

06-03 | News

Russia: Insect manufacturers see opportunity in pet food sector

The protein content of earthworms ranges from about 30% to more than 70% DM depending on the substrate used, i.e. protein content is higher for worms raised on pig manure than for those raised on poultry manure. Photo: Canva

06-03 | Article

Use of insect protein in poultry feeding

Demand for insects as a feed ingredient, both live and processed, grew after EU approval was given for the use of processed insect protein. Photo: Koos Groenewold

20-02 | In-depth

Feed insects: Information key to consumer acceptance

Insect farming start-up tackles feed & food crises

06-02 | Interview

Insect farming start-up tackles feed & food crises

Photo: Canva

10-01 | News

Hurdles remain for insect use in livestock feed

Photo: Canva

27-10-2022 | News

Singapore: Is insect farming for animal feed set to fly?

Photo: Shutterstock

20-06-2022 | News

Black soldier fly prepupae fortified with selenium for feed

Photo: Canva

10-05-2022 | News

The first cricket farm is launched in Russia