Instant Insights: Alternative Sources of Protein for Pigs

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-1-83545-012-3
Verlag: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Ltd

Buch, Englisch, Band 110, 100 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Reihe: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights

This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on alternative sources of protein for pigs. The first chapter summarises the nutritional attributes of macroalgae in terms of macro and micronutrients as a source of protein and other compounds in pig nutrition. The chapter also discusses the benefits of macroalgae or macroalgal derived extracts in feed, as well as future trends and challenges in the development of effective feed formulations.

The second chapter describes the application of corn fermented protein (CFP) in feed formulations for pigs. The chapter also discusses the use of distillers dried grains and solubles, as well as the challenges associated with the production of CFP.

The third chapter provides an overview of the current state of global insect production for pig feed, focussing on insects such as black soldier flies, crickets and mealworms. The chapter also addresses the impact of using insects as feed on pig health, growth rates and meat quality.

The final chapter reviews current research on the use of black soldier flies (BSF) as an alternative source of protein in the diets of pigs. The chapter discusses the benefits and challenges of using BSF in pig diets, as well as what data is required to enable the widespread use of this novel protein.

Zielgruppe

University and other researchers in swine and veterinary science, animal nutritionists, feed manufacturers, advisors consulting swine farmers on aspects of health and nutrition, as well as government and private sector agencies supporting global pig production

Autoren/Hrsg.

López-Alonso, Marta

López-Alonso, Dr Marta

García-Vaquero, Marco

García-Vaquero, Dr Marco

Miranda, Marta

Miranda, Prof Marta

Williams, Peter

Williams, Professor Peter

Digiacomo, Kristy

DiGiacomo, Dr Kristy

Struthers, Sarah

Houdijk, Jos

Hall, Heidi

Hall, Dr Heidi

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Analytische Chemie Umweltchemie, Lebensmittelchemie
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Lebensmittelsicherheit und -versorgung
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Phykologie, Algen, Flechten, Lichen
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Tierhaltung Fischerei, Fischzucht, Aquakultur

Über Autor(innen)

DiGiacomo, Dr Kristy
Dr Kristy DiGiacomo graduated with a Bachelor of Animal Science and Management (honours) from The University of Melbourne. Kristy is a senior lecturer in production animal nutrition and physiology at The University of Melbourne and is a Veski sustainable agriculture fellow. Dr DiGiacomo’s current research involves a variety of production animal species including sheep, dairy cattle, dairy goats and pigs. Her research focuses on livestock nutrition, physiology and adaptation to the external environment.