Cutting-edge exploration of insect utilization in ruminant nutrition-feature and future: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: There has been a growing interest in using insects as sustainable protein sources for ruminant feed, such as the adults of the two-spotted cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus), larvae of the mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor), black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), and pupae of the silkworm (Bombyx mori). The advantages of these insects over other plant materials lie in their elevated levels of crude protein and fat. However, this interest lacks a comprehensive understanding of the impact of insects on the ruminal fermentation processes, including digestibility and gas production, as well as the impact on animal performance and related health aspects. This review offers a comprehensive analysis of ruminal fermentation indices across diverse insect species. Employing de

SUBMITTER: Gao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11616318 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature