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

Published Sep 9, 2024

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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. This additive, rich in protein, is expected to replace fish meal, reducing feed costs for farm animals and offering additional benefits like improving animal immunity. The use of insect proteins in feed is gaining increased attention due to the rising costs and quality concerns of fish meal, and the need for more affordable, easily digestible protein sources.
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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 promotes weight gain, improves ...
Source: Milknews

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