Interest in insect feed is growing in global and Russian livestock farming

Published 2024년 9월 9일

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The article highlights the approval of insect proteins, specifically black soldier fly larvae, for use in poultry feed across the EU, with Russia already registering a feed additive based on these larvae. These proteins are expected to replace expensive feed ingredients like soybean meal, peas, and fish meal, reducing feed costs. Pakistan is also exploring the use of black soldier fly larvae in poultry feed, with initial tests and a pilot project underway. The larvae are a rich source of protein, with 70% protein content, making them an attractive alternative for traditional feed ingredients. The use of insect proteins in feed is noted to have benefits such as improving animal immunity and reducing feed conversion costs.

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Insect proteins are permitted to be used in poultry feed in all EU countries. Pakistan is studying the possibility of using black soldier fly larvae as an ingredient in poultry feed. And in Russia, a black soldier fly feed additive has already been registered. This was reported to Agroexpert by the All-Russian State Center for Quality and Standardization of Animal Medicines and Feed (VGNKI of the Russian Agricultural Supervision Service). “A feed additive has been registered in Russia, which contains 100% dried and defatted biomass of black soldier fly larvae,” said Vasilina Gritsyuk, Deputy Director of VGNKI. She clarified that all necessary documents were submitted when registering the feed additive, including toxicological studies confirming the safety of such products. The additive is intended to enrich the diets of growing piglets, laying hens, broiler chickens and fish with protein. "Enriching the diets of farm animals and poultry with protein contributes to live weight ...

Source: Oilworld