Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor Larvae) as an Alternative Protein Source for Monogastric Animal: A Review

J Hong, T Han, YY Kim - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Tenebrio molitor (T. molitor) larvae, known as mealworm, have been
considered a good protein source for monogastric animals. They have a high quantity and …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in insect-based feeds: from animal farming to the acceptance of consumers and stakeholders

G Sogari, SB Oddon, L Gasco, A Van Huis… - animal, 2023 - Elsevier
The search for new, alternative and sustainable feeding sources, including insects, has
become an important challenge on the feed market. In 2017, the European Union (EU) …

The superworm, Zophobas morio (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae): a 'sleeping giant'in nutrient sources

CI Rumbos, CG Athanassiou - Journal of Insect Science, 2021 - academic.oup.com
The aim of this review is to compile up-to-date information on the superworm, Zophobas
morio (F.), regarding its biology and ecology, but also its further potential for use as a …

Beyond the protein concept: Health aspects of using edible insects on animals

L Gasco, A Józefiak, M Henry - Journal of Insects as …, 2021 - wageningenacademic.com
There is an increasing interest in the use of insects in animal feed since they contain high
proteins levels, lipids, vitamins and minerals. In particular, insect-derived proteins are seen …

Evaluation of Organic Wastes as Substrates for Rearing Zophobas morio, Tenebrio molitor, and Acheta domesticus Larvae as Alternative Feed Supplements

E Harsányi, C Juhász, E Kovács, L Huzsvai, R Pintér… - Insects, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The yellow mealworm, super worm, and house cricket are among the most
widely produced insects, with high feed conversion efficiency. However, their nutritional …

Could insect products provide a safe and sustainable feed alternative for the poultry industry? A comprehensive review

A Khalifah, S Abdalla, M Rageb, L Maruccio, F Ciani… - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Insects are among the most numerous and abundant animal species on
the planet. They are currently regarded as the most promising and sustainable source of …

Insect-derived chitin and chitosan: A still unexploited resource for the edible insect sector

K Rehman, C Hollah, K Wiesotzki, V Heinz, K Aganovic… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chitin and chitosan are biopolymers that are frequently found in nature and have a broad
range of applications in the food, biomedical and industrial sectors, due to their high …

[HTML][HTML] Insect meal as a feed ingredient for poultry

U Elahi, C Xu, J Wang, J Lin, S Wu, H Zhang… - Animal bioscience, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Shortage of protein feed resources is the major challenge to the world farm animal industry.
Insects are known as an alternative protein source for poultry. A wide range of insects are …

Insect meals in a circular economy and applications in monogastric diets

L Gasco, M Renna, S Bellezza Oddon… - Animal …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
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Replacement of soybean oil by Hermetia illucens fat in turkey nutrition: effect on performance, digestibility, microbial community, immune and physiological status and …

J Sypniewski, B Kierończyk, A Benzertiha… - British Poultry …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of partial (50%) or total
replacement of soybean oil (SO) by black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) fat on the growth …