Insects: The missing link in pig and poultry diets?

The use of insects as a sustainable protein rich feed ingredient in pig and poultry feed is technically feasible. Insects can therefore be an interesting link in the animal feed chain to fulfill the globally increasing demand for protein. This is the conclusion of a study done by Dutch researchers. By Emmy Koeleman Planet earth and its human population are struggling with increasing volumes of biowaste streams and a growing food demand by an ever increasing number of people. There is a need