Supplementary feeding oflive insects

摘要

ForFarmers has launched a trial, together with the Department of Entomology at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, to explore the impact of live insects as a source of protein in the broilers'diet.Leon Marchal, Nutrition & Innovation Director at ForFarmers, commented, "The most important research question is whether the chicks are growini healthily and at a sufficient rate in comparison witl a traditional diet. We also want to look at whetherthe broilers' natural behaviour will improve as a result of the addition of live insects. If this project proves to be a success, it will be an important step towards further sustainability within the industry."