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Insects As Animal Feed : Novel Ingredients for Use in Pet, Aquaculture and Livestock Diets by Elaine Fitches (2021, Trade Paperback)
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Insects As Animal Feed : Novel Ingredients for Use in Pet, Aquaculture and Livestock Diets, Paperback by Hall, Heidi (EDT); Fitches, Elaine (EDT); Smith, Rhonda (EDT), ISBN 1800620470, ISBN-13 9781800620476, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "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"--
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCAbi
ISBN-101800620470
ISBN-139781800620476
eBay Product ID (ePID)15050403797
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Number of Pages152 Pages
Publication NameInsects As Animal Feed : Novel Ingredients for Use in Pet, Aquaculture and Livestock Diets
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Animals / General
Publication Year2021
TypeTextbook
AuthorElaine Fitches
Subject AreaNature, Technology & Engineering
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight15.6 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2021-034136
ReviewsThis book is very valuable for discovering recent advances in research and practical applications of insect as a feed ingredient and the challenges that need to be overcome for the safe, economical, and sustainable use of insect products in animal feeds.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal636.0855
Table Of ContentPart 1: Insects and Animal Nutrition Chapter 1: The Challenges Facing the Feed Industry Chapter 2: Which Insect Species and Why? Chapter 3: Insect Products, Processing, and Safety Chapter 4: Suitability of Insects for Animal Feeding Part 2: Insects and the Circular Economy Chapter 5: Closing the Loop with Industrial Insect Farming Chapter 6: Insect Farming: The Missing Link in The Circular Economy Chapter 7: Environmental Impact of Insect Rearing Chapter 8: By-products of Insect Rearing: Insect Residues as Biofertilizers Part 3: Current Global Status for Insects as Feed Chapter 9: Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in Asia Chapter 10: Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in Africa Chapter 11: Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in USA and Canada Chapter 12: Insect Production and Utilization of Insect Products in Europe Chapter 13: Innovation Articles Part 4: Future Perspectives: Opportunities and Challenges for Insects as Feed Chapter 14: Legislation, Policy and Quality Assurance Chapter 15: Global Consumer Perception of Insects as Feed Chapter 16: The Future of Animal Feeding
SynopsisThe 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberSF99
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