Housefly larvae contribute to sustainable layer nutrition

A literature study by Schothorst Feed Research shows that housefly larvae are a viable protein source in sustainable layer nutrition which can fully replace soya. If production of larvae can be up-scaled and implemented on layer farms, larvae will be price-competitive with soybean meal. Currently, EU legislation limits the use of larvae for poultry but this is likely to change in the future. The worldwide demand for protein in food and feed will increase by 1.3-1.5% per year over the next few