Evaluation of mealworms ( Tenebrio molitor ) meal as an alternative protein source for narrow‐clawed crayfish ( Pontastacus leptodactylus ) juveniles

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yavuz Mazlum ◽  
Funda Turan ◽  
Yasemin Bircan Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Alternative Protein

scholarly journals Valorisation Potential of Using Organic Side Streams as Feed for Tenebrio molitor, Acheta domesticus and Locusta migratoria

Insects ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 796
Author(s):  
Meggie Van Peer ◽  
Lotte Frooninckx ◽  
Carl Coudron ◽  
Siebe Berrens ◽  
Carlos Álvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locusta Migratoria ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Acheta Domesticus ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Migratory Locust ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
Mass Conversion ◽  
The Eu

Due to increasing welfare and population, the demand for alternative protein sources, obtained with minimal use of natural resources, is rising in today’s society. Insects have the potential to be used as an alternative protein source since they are considered to be able to convert low-value biomass into high-value components, resulting in opportunities for valorisation of organic side streams. Moreover, insects are suggested to be a sustainable protein source, referring to the efficient “feed to body” mass conversion potential. The aim of this review was to explore the potential to rear the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), the house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and the migratory locust (Locusta migratoria) on low or not yet valorised organic side streams within the food supply chain. This was performed by collecting research information focusing on the rearing of the insects in scope on organic biomass. In addition, the nutritional composition of the produced insects as well as their dietary requirements will be reviewed. Finally, the availability of side streams in the EU will be discussed as well as their potential to be used as insects feed.

scholarly journals Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor Larvae) as an Alternative Protein Source for Monogastric Animal: A Review

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2068
Author(s):  
Jinsu Hong ◽  
Taehee Han ◽  
Yoo Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Monogastric Animal ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor Larvae

Edible insects have been used as an alternative protein source for food and animal feed, and the market size for edible insects has increased. Tenebrio molitor larvae, also known as mealworm and yellow mealworm, are considered a good protein source with nutritional value, digestibility, flavor, and a functional ability. Additionally, they are easy to breed and feed for having a stable protein content, regardless of their diets. Therefore, T. molitor larvae have been produced industrially as feed for pets, zoo animals, and even for production animals. To maintain the nutrient composition and safety of T. molitor larvae, slaughtering (heating or freezing) and post-slaughtering (drying and grinding) procedures should be improved for animal feed. T. molitor larvae are also processed with defatting or hydrolysis before grinding. They have a high quality and quantity of protein and amino acid profile, so are considered a highly sustainable protein source for replacing soybean meal or fishmeal. T. molitor has a chitin in its cuticle, which is an indigestible fiber with positive effects on the immune system. In studies of poultry, the supplementation of T. molitor larvae improved the growth performance of broiler chickens, without having negative effects on carcass traits, whereas some studies have reported that there were no significant differences in the growth performance and carcass yield of broiler chickens. In studies of swine, the supplementation of T. molitor larvae improved the growth performance and protein utilization of weaning pigs. Furthermore, 10% of T. molitor larvae showed greater amino acid digestibility than conventional animal proteins in growing pigs. However, there are some challenges regarding the biosafety, consumer’s acceptance, and price for the use of T. moiltor larvae in animal feed. Consequently, T. molitor larvae could be used as an alternative or sustainable protein source in monogastric animal feed with a consideration of the nutritional values, biosafety, consumer’s acceptance, and market price of T. molitor larvae products.

Bovine plasma protein as an alternative protein source in extruded aquafeeds for Piaractus mesopotamicus (pacú) at two fattening stages

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 536-544
Author(s):  
Carla Bacchetta ◽  
Andrea S. Rossi ◽  
Raúl E. Cian ◽  
David R. Hernández ◽  
Sebastián Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Protein ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Piaractus Mesopotamicus ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
Bovine Plasma

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Tepung Silase Usus Ayam sebagai Substitusi Tepung Ikan dalam Formulasi Pakan Benih Patin Siam (Pangasius hypophthalmus)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Tri Sukma
Keyword(s):  
Feed Efficiency ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Feed Formulation ◽  
Chicken Intestine ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Commercial Feed ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
June July

The demand of fish meal as a protein source of feed increases with the increasing of fish culture activities, so this activities needed alternative protein sources to reduce the use of fish meal. The feed ingredient can be used as an alternative protein source is chicken intestine silage meal. The purpose of this research were to determine the percentage of chicken intestine silage meal to substitute fish meal in feed formulation of catfish fry based on the growth and feed efficiency. This research was conducted in June-July 2014 in the Laboratory of Aquaculture, Aquaculture Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. Research methods using Completely Randomized Design with six treatments and three replications (A : commercial feed, B: 0% chicken intestine silage meal and 100% fish meal, C: 25% chicken intestine silage meal and 75% fish meal, D: 50% chicken intestine silage meal and 50% fish meal, E: 75% chicken intestine silage meal and 25% fish meal, F: 100% chicken intestine silage meal and 0% fish meal). Results showed the utilization of chicken intestine silage meal significant effect on growth and feed efficiency, but not significant on survival catfish fry. Utilization of chicken intestine silae meal could substitute 100% fish meal in feed formulation of catfish fry. During the study the water quality is still at normal level for the maintenance of catfish fry.

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