Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Nutritional Foundations of Holistic Health, Ahrar Khan,Tarkan ŞahinKashif Ameer Muhammad Abid Saleha Tahir, Editör, A Publication of Unique Scientific Publishers, Faisalabad, ss.98-105, 2025
The escalating challenge of food waste and the environmental impact of conventional livestock feed production highlight the need for sustainable innovations in animal nutrition. Insects reared on food waste present a promising alternative to conventional plant-based proteins, such as soybean meal, in poultry diets. Species like black soldier flies, houseflies, and mealworms efficiently convert organic waste into high-protein biomass that supports poultry growth, productivity, and product quality. This approach reduces feed costs, adds value to waste streams, and contributes to a circular economy by closing nutrient loops and minimizing environmental burdens. Recent developments in insect farming technologies, including automation and optimized rearing systems, have enhanced the scalability, safety, and nutritional quality of insect-based feeds. However, consumer concerns regarding the use of food waste in insect production and the incorporation of insects in poultry feed may present barriers to adoption. Issues such as safety, food neophobia, and ethical considerations must be addressed through stakeholder education and transparent communication. Overall, using food waste to rear insects for poultry nutrition represents a novel and economically viable strategy to reduce reliance on conventional feed resources. Transforming food waste into insect meal for poultry nutrition offers a sustainable solution that supports a resilient and circular food system.