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Animals, Vol. 14, Pages 1009: The Role of Insects in Sustainable Animal Feed Production for Environmentally Friendly Agriculture: A Review
Animals doi: 10.3390/ani14071009
Authors: Csaba Hancz Sadia Sultana Zoltán Nagy Janka Biró
The growing demand for animal protein, the efficient use of land and water, and the limitations of non-renewable energy sources highlight the global importance of edible insects. This paper provides an overview of the key issues regarding the role of edible insects in sustainable feed production and environmentally friendly agriculture. The indispensable ecological services provided by insects are discussed, as well as the farming, products, and nutritional value of edible insects. A representative selection of the literature reviewing major insect species’ chemical compositions and nutritional value is also presented. The use of insect-derived feeds for animal production is presented in detail and discussed for the major terrestrial livestock and aquaculture groups.
