Insect Composition and Uses in Animal Feeding Applications: A Brief Review. (11th September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Koutsos, Liz; McComb, Alejandra; Finke, Mark
• Editors: Stull, Valerie
• Is Part Of: Annals of the Entomological Society of America. Volume 112:Number 6(2019)
• Page Start: 544
• Page End: 551
• Publication Date: 2019-09-11
• Subjects: invertebrate -- nutrition -- protein -- sustainability; Entomology -- Periodicals; 595.7
• DOI: 10.1093/aesa/saz033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0013-8746

Abstract

Abstract: Interest in the use of insects for animal feed applications is increasing due to the potential for more efficient production of protein and other nutrients compared to other more traditional sources. This review provides a brief overview of the potential of insects to provide efficient, sustainable nutrition for animal species, from commercially farmed animals, to pets and to exotic animals housed for conservation efforts.