PROteINSECT: EU backed insect in animal feed project

See on Scoop.itProtein Alternatives: Insects as Mini-Livestock

A European Union funded project PROteINSECT aims to change our views about using flies as a source of protein feed for pigs and poultry, but also for human consumption, which is prohibited in Europe.

Ana C. Day‘s insight:

& "A young French company Ynsect, has also identified a cheap, nourishing and locally sourced alternative to soybeans as a vital source of protein in animal feed. Black soldier flies, common housefly larvae, silkworms and yellow mealworms were named as among the most promising species for industrial feed output in a report earlier this year by the FAO, the United Nations food agency. According to the FAO, protein such as meat meal, fishmeal and soymeal make up 60 to 70% of the price of feed."

See on www.allaboutfeed.net

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