Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Abstract
Aquafeed
quality
is
the
most
critical
factor
for
aquaculture
sustainability.
However,
limitations
of
traditional
feed
ingredients
such
as
fishmeal
(FM)
need
alternative
strategies
to
ensure
nutritional
requirements
aquatic
animals.
In
this
trial,
four
test
diets
were
formulated
(2
×
2
factorial
design),
where
FM
was
incorporated
in
two
at
10%
with
or
without
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
(SC)
1
g/kg.
At
same
time,
replaced
yellow
mealworm
(
Tenebrio
molitor
)
meal
(TM)
SC
The
growth
performance
indices
(final
weight,
weight
gain,
and
SGR),
utilization
(FCR
PER)
markedly
affected
by
protein
source
(FM
TM)
dietary
P
<
0.05).
significantly
0.05)
whole-body
lipid
contents,
while
moisture
ash
contents
unaffected
>
TM
SC.
intestinal
villi
showed
a
marked
increase
both
height
branching
treated
groups
along
whole
length
intestine.
Furthermore,
immune
cell
infiltration
prominent
near
crypts
middle
segments
supplemented
Dietary
revealed
improved
hepatic
parenchyma
liver
tissue
better
than
other
groups.
hematological
indices,
including
hemoglobulin,
hematocrit,
red
blood
cells,
white
lysozyme
activity
phagocytic
index
SC,
catalase,
glutathione
peroxidase,
malondialdehyde
interaction
between
superoxide
dismutase
conclusion,
adding
could
enhance
Nile
tilapia
positive
effects
on
histological
features
antioxidative
responses.
Indus journal of bioscience research.,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 52 - 60
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Poultry
meat
is
the
inexpensive
sources
of
protein
for
humans.
acceptability
always
depends
on
quality.
Cereals,
fishmeal,
soybean
are
commonly
used
Protein
major
nutrient
costing
higher
value
compared
to
other
ingredients.
worms
can
be
as
source
because
limited
resources.
One
such
insect
meal,
which
has
come
up
an
alternative
feed
poultry.
This
also
improves
quality
and
taste
poultry
desired
by
many
people.
The
study
involved
rearing
fresh
dried
mealworm
(Tenebrio
molitor)
fruit
waste
their
nutritional
will
analyzed.
Mealworms
easy
breed
do
not
require
large
area
production.
Therefore,
yellow
meal
serve
a
dietary
in
type
larvae
Tenebrio
molitor
(mealworms)
highly
nutritious,
containing
high
levels
lipids.
Using
better
means
confronting
with
pollution
it
cheap
excellent
organic
material.
An
essential
aspect
involves
understanding
profile
mealworms
raised
waste,
subsequent
tests
performed
comprehensively
evaluate
characteristics.
However,
further
research
needed
explore
possibility
using
soybean,
potentially
reducing
costs
without
compromising
bird
performance.
T.
show
promise
source,
but
challenges
include
toxin
mitigation,
consumer
acceptance,
pricing.
Careful
consideration
nutrition,
biosafety,
market
factors
widespread
adoption.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Certain
insects,
such
as
mealworms
(
Tenebrio
molitor
),
have
shown
the
ability
to
effectively
biodecompose
plastic
waste
under
environmentally
benign
conditions.
However,
sustaining
this
biodecomposition
within
insect
populations
presents
challenges,
high
mortality
rates
and
relatively
slow
decomposition
limit
viability
of
large‐scale
recycling.
To
enhance
process,
protein‐rich
nutritional
additives
are
usually
necessary.
Despite
this,
there
has
been
little
guidance
on
selecting
suitable
nutrients
for
plastic‐eating
insects
like
mealworms.
In
systematic
investigation,
aqueous
solutions
representative
nonessential
amino
acids
(NEAAs)
essential
(EAAs)
used
compared
polystyrene
by
The
study
demonstrates
that
essentiality
abundance
in
significantly
impact
rate
biodecomposition.
High‐abundance
EAAs,
phenylalanine
(Phe)
valine
(Val),
provide
most
notable
enhancements,
while
low‐abundance
NEAAs,
cysteine
(Cys),
do
not
rate.
results
also
indicate
both
water
individual
free
acid
reduce
cannibalistic
behavior
among
mealworms,
enhancing
their
value.
These
findings
a
more
rational
basis
cofeeds
improve
process.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(8), P. 799 - 799
Published: April 8, 2025
The
increasing
frequency
of
extreme
weather
events,
exacerbated
by
climate
change,
has
caused
significant
physical
damage
to
crops
worldwide.
This
study
explores
the
potential
repurposing
crop
plants
that
exhibit
structural
breakage
due
hailstorms
and
strong
winds
were
originally
cultivated
for
seed
production
(amaranth,
borage,
camelina,
flax,
quinoa,
soybean,
white
lupin)
as
alternative
forages
ruminants.
Their
nutritional
value
was
assessed
analyzing
chemical
composition,
in
vitro
dry
matter
degradability
(DMD),
neutral
detergent
fiber
(NDFD),
estimated
intake
(DMI),
relative
feed
(RFV)
compared
conventional
(alfalfa
ryegrass
hay
from
undamaged
plant).
Results
revealed
variability
among
damaged
crops.
Borage,
amaranth,
lupin
exhibited
superior
DMD,
NDFD,
DMI,
RFV,
positioning
them
promising
forage
alternatives.
Soybean
quinoa
showed
protein
content,
RFV
comparable
alfalfa
hay,
suggesting
their
suitability
substitutes.
However,
camelina
limited
while
flax
had
low
indicating
need
pre-treatment
strategies
optimize
value.
Overall,
weather-damaged
lupin,
ruminants
provides
a
approach
mitigating
shortages,
improving
resource
utilization,
optimizing
utilization
livestock
production.
Meat Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
225, P. 109828 - 109828
Published: April 14, 2025
This
study
evaluates
the
effects
of
Tenebrio
molitor
meal
(TMM)
as
an
alternative
to
conventional
plant-based
(soybean
meal,
SBM)
and
animal-based
(fishmeal,
FM)
protein
sources
on
blood
parameters,
growth
slaughter
performance,
carcass
traits,
meat
quality
feedlot
lambs.
A
total
24
Suffolk
lambs
[3
months
age,
21.4
±
1.08
kg
body
weight
(BW)]
were
allocated
for
60
days
three
treatments
(8
per
treatment)
in
a
completely
randomized
design,
follows:
1-
SBM
at
150
g/kg
dry
matter
(DM)],
2-
FM
50
DM,
3-
TMM
DM.
Feed
intake,
BW,
samples
collected
0,
20,
40,
60.
At
end
trial,
slaughtered
evaluation
assessment.
The
average
daily
gain
was
higher
SBM-fed
than
TMM-fed
(0.25
0.21
kg/d;
P
<
0.001).
Plasma
levels
creatinine
FM-fed
when
compared
lambs,
while
showed
intermediate
values
(88.72,
85.69
87.57
μmol/L,
respectively;
0.05).
hot
cold
weights
(15.99
15.52
vs
18.49
18.03
kg)
yields
(44.31
43.02
%
46.03
44.87
%)
lower
group
with
(P
dietary
treatment
had
no
effect
>
0.05)
pH,
color,
texture,
water
loss
contents
fat,
protein,
moisture.
Further
research
should
evaluate
optimal
inclusion
combination
avoid
negative
economic
implications.
Future Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100404 - 100404
Published: June 21, 2024
The
human
food
security
is
unavoidably
dependent
on
exploring
novel
nutritional
sources,
such
as
edible
insects.
However,
insects
farming
needs
to
improve
their
rearing
practices,
extracting
value
from
all
growing
stages,
larvae
until
adults.
In
this
work,
a
full
characterization
of
larvae,
pupae
and
adults
Tenebrio
molitor
was
carried
out.
Higher
protein
ash
contents
were
observed
in
pupae,
while
higher
lipids
(mainly
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids,
PUFA)
decreasing
reaching
the
adult
stage.
Chitin
content
6-fold
than
pupae.
Also,
it
possible
quantify
chitin
resorting
computed
3D
tomography,
achieving
similar
values
traditional
chemically
based
method.
Lower
mineral
found
high
iron,
zinc
copper
levels
beetles.
Phenolic
compounds
among
FTIR
analysis
valuable,
easy,
fast
method
assess
composition
T.
molitor,
detecting
vibrations
characteristic
protein,
fractions.
This
study
provides
life
stages
highlighting
valorisation
chains
that
can
be
adopted
obtain
highly
nutritive
and/or
functional
compounds.
Translational Animal Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
global
population
is
projected
to
increase,
indicating
that
there
will
be
greater
demand
for
animal
protein
meet
the
associated
food
needs.
This
place
additional
pressure
on
livestock
systems
increase
output
while
also
minimizing
natural
resource
inputs.
Insect
has
emerged
as
a
potential
alternative
conventional
feeds,
such
soybean
meal.
Mealworm
larvae
(MWL;
