Insect products as health promoter in pig feed

02-07-2025 | |
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A finisher pig checks his trough for a fresh portion of feed.
Microbial infections and heat stress can negatively impact animal health and welfare. Veterinary antimicrobials are commonly used to treat these infections, but their use can lead to antimicrobial resistance. So alternative solutions are needed to improve animal health and immunity with insect products showing promising results. The use of insects as a sustainable animal feed material has gained interest due to their nutritional benefits and functional components. Since 2017, Wageningen Unive


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Vincent
ter Beek

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Kees van
Dooren

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Treena
Hein