Zimbabwe explores potential of insect larvae as feed ingredients

With the aim to boost supplies of feed protein for rural poultry sustainably, a new project in the southern African state has been initiated to produce insect larvae.

September 4, 2024

Black Soldier Fly

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In Zimbabwe, a project has been launched to explore solutions to a shortage of proteins for feeds, and consequently low productivity among the country’s indigenous poultry.

The project centers on the production of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae, reported The Herald recently.

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Is ‘affordability anxiety’ hitting pet food?

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Coronavirus and Pets

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