Insect products as a health promoter in poultry feed

06-08-2025 | |
An in vivo study investigated the potential beneficial effects of the bioactive compounds of BSFL on broilers under heat stress conditions. Photo: Koos Groenewold.
An in vivo study investigated the potential beneficial effects of the bioactive compounds of BSFL on broilers under heat stress conditions. Photo: Koos Groenewold.
Microbial infections and heat stress can negatively impact animal health and welfare. Veterinary antimicrobials are commonly used to treat these infections, but their use can lead to antimicrobial resistance. Alternative solutions are therefore needed to improve animal health and immunity with insect products showing promising results. The use of insects as a sustainable animal feed material has gained interest due to their nutritional benefits and functional components. Since 2017, Wageninge


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

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Fabian
Brockötter

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Tony
McDougal

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