Are alternative sources of poultry protein efficient?

Feed costs account for nearly 70-80% of the total costs in poultry production. In many cases, this may be out of reach for smallholder poultry farmers who lack economies of scale and access to credit. This makes the prospects of utilising insects as a source of protein feasible because they are much cheaper and available throughout the year. However, do these alternative sources offer the same efficacy? Work has shown that the nutrient composition of insects compare favourably with major conven