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Housefly larvae contribute to sustainable layer nutrition

23-09-2020 | |
Several studies have shown that insect-based ingredients could provide as good a protein source as fish meal and soya alternatives. Photo: Entomo Farm
Several studies have shown that insect-based ingredients could provide as good a protein source as fish meal and soya alternatives. Photo: Entomo Farm
Extensive research by Schothorst Feed Research shows that housefly larvae are a viable protein source in sustainable layer nutrition which can fully replace soya. If production of larvae can be up-scaled and implemented on layer farms, larvae will be price-competitive with soybean meal. Currently, EU legislation limits the use of larvae for poultry but this is likely to change in the future. Growing demand for food and feed protein The worldwide demand for protein in food and feed will increas


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