Special Issue "Insects: Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feed"

While, I would much rather pluck each article published in this issue of the journal, Animals, and use them as individual blog posts (allows me to have about a dozen or more posts just from this one issue), I think (this time), it is better to simply provide you with the link to a great collection of articles on insects as feed.  

Laura Gasco did a great job assembling a team of researchers to present their latest results on insects as a feed source for a variety of livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. I encourage you to check this link periodically as there are new articles being added to the special addition regularly (hint- my lab has one that will be posted soon). 

Special Issue "Insects: Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feed"

​Here are just a few topics covered in the special issue:

1. Mealworm as Feed for Pacific Shrimp
2. BSF as Feed for Rainbow Trout
3. Diagnostics of Insect Meal- Using Mass Spec to Distinguish Types
4. Impact of Mealworm on Gut Microbiota of Poultry
5. Impact of Insects as Feed on Poultry Growth
6. Feed Streams for Growing BSF
7. Yellow mealworm used to Grow Rainbow Trout
8. Impact of Killing Method on BSF Quality
9. Impact of Insect Meal on Fingerling Tilapia 
10. Diet Formulations with BSF as an Ingredient
11. Insect Meal for Growing Ducks
12. Chironomid Meal for Growing Sea Bass (very interesting angle- midge larvae)

Insects in the News.....A Single Special Post
 
Youth Invests Time Developing a Home for Ducks: I met this young lady, Azja, at a 4H poultry show this past week. If you have a chance, visit her website. She is very impressive as she has developed a home for ducks not wanted by their owners anymore. She has also initiated a service where she takes her partner, Cuddle Quack, and his friends to visit individuals (i.e., assisted living homes) that enjoy the company of animals. Cuddle Quack even has a youtube channel, twitter feed (if the link does not work- you can find her on twitter), and facebook page. It looks like Cuddle Quack is also a great friend to Azja as well. Again- very impressive! I truly enjoy seeing individuals as young as Azja involved with her community. Please find her on twitter or facebook and encourage her. I know she would appreciate it.

Author

Jeffery K Tomberlin, PhD, Impressed by Person Committed to Community Service
CEO, EVO Conversion Systems, LLC
Twitter: @FliesFacility