In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Martin Gierus from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) discusses the challenges and opportunities of using insect meal as an alternative protein source in poultry nutrition. He explores digestibility, nutrient variability, and environmental impact compared to traditional feed ingredients. Learn what makes insect-based feed promising for sustainable poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The biggest advantage of insect meal is local production, which allows nutrient cycles to close and waste to be reduced efficiently."

Meet the guest: Dr. Martin Gierus is a full professor of Animal Nutrition and Head of the Institute of Animal Nutrition at BOKU University, Vienna. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Animal Nutrition, with over 30 years of research experience. His expertise spans nutrient flows, feed processing, and sustainable protein sources for poultry.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:10) Introduction
• (02:14) Insect meal potential
• (05:14) Comparison with soybean meal
• (07:23) Insect species overview
• (09:40) Environmental feed impact
• (10:43) Future of insect meal
• (11:55) Closing thoughts

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