Insects as an Alternative Protein Source for Animal Feeding: A Short Review about Chemical Composition
Vladimír VrabecUniversity of Life Sciences in Prague. Kamýcká 129, 156 21 Praha 6 – SuchdolMartin KulmaUniversity of Life Sciences in Prague. Kamýcká 129, 156 21 Praha 6 – SuchdolDaniel CocanUniversity of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Manastur Str., Nr. 3-5, Cluj-Napoca, 400372, Cluj,
2015en
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Currently, insects are considered as a potential substitute for fishmeal and soybean meal in feeding mixtures for farm animals. However, detailed information regarding insects' nutritional values is available only for some species. We suggested criteria for insect suitability to mass production and found 15 species from 5 orders which meet our requirements: Blattaria:
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