Insects As Animal Feed : Novel Ingredients for Use in Pet, Aquaculture and Livestock Diets

The global drive towards sustainability and improved animal health means there is a greater need for development of novel functional ingredients for the feed industry. As the requirements for animal protein for livestock feed and human consumption grows, the use of insect products as animal feed has been gaining increasing attention. Covering global production systems of insect protein, oil and chitin, as well as the co-products from this industry, this book: * Considers in-depth nutritional and safety aspects of insects for feed; * Reviews suitability of insects as feed for different animal species and development stages; * Identifies the challenges related to regulation and legislation, consumer perception and acceptance, and commercialization of insects. Including a focus on sustainable practices such as waste valorization, this book takes a holistic approach as to how insects could contribute to the sustainability of livestock production on a global scale. Providing an up-to-date reference for research scientists, nutritionists and veterinarians, as well as prospective insect farmers, it will also interest those with a broader curiosity towards climate change, sustainability and the circular economy. The global drive towards sustainability and improved animal health means there is a greater need for development of novel functional ingredients for the feed industry. As the requirements for protein for livestock feed and human consumption grows, the use of insect products as animal feed has gained increasing attention. Covering global production systems of insect protein, oil and chitin, as well as co-products from this industry, this book: - Considers in-depth nutritional and safety aspects of insects for feed. - Reviews suitability of insects as feed for different animal species and life stages. - Examines current knowledge of the value of insect-rearing residues as biofertilizers for crop health. - Identifies the challenges related to regulation, legislation, consumer perception and acceptance, and commercialization of insects. - Provides interviews with established and early-stage innovative companies producing insect protein for feed. Including a focus on practices such as waste valorization, this book takes a holistic look at how insects could contribute to the sustainability of livestock production on a global scale. Providing an up-to-date reference for research scientists, nutritionists, and veterinarians, as well as prospective insect farmers, it will also be of interest to those with a broader curiosity towards climate change, sustainability, and the circular economy. Half Title Dedication Title Copyright Contents Contributors Foreword Acknowledgements Glossary Part 1: Insects and Animal Nutrition 1 The Challenges Facing the Feed Industry 2 Which Insect Species and Why? 3 Insect Products, Processing and Safety 4 Suitability of Insects for Animal Feeding Part 2: Insects and the Circular Economy 5 Closing the Loop with Industrial Insect Farming 6 Insect Farming: the Missing Link in the Circular Economy 7 Environmental Impact of Insect Rearing 8 By-products of Insect Rearing: Insect Residues as Biofertilizers Part 3: Current Global Status for Insects as Feed 9 Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in Asia 10 Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in Africa 11 Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in the USA and Canada 12 Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in Europe 13 Innovation Articles Part 4: Future Perspectives: Opportunities and Challenges for Insects as Feed 14 Legislation, Policy and Quality Assurance 15 Global Consumer Perception of Insects as Feed 16 The Future of Animal Feeding Index Cabi Back "Covering global production systems of insect protein, oil and chitin, as well as industry co-products, this book considers nutritional and safety aspects of insects for feed. It reviews the challenges of regulation and legislation, consumer acceptance, and commercialisation of insects, and sustainable practices such as waste valorisation"-- Provided by publisher