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: Received: 31 December 2023 / Approved: 2 January 2024 / Online: 2 January 2024 (07:53:57 CET)
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Gałęcki, R.; Hanuszewska-Dominiak, M.; Kaczmar, E. Edible Insects as a Source of Dietary Protein for Companion Animals – Perspectives and Possibilities. Preprints2024, 2024010047. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0047.v1
Gałęcki, R.; Hanuszewska-Dominiak, M.; Kaczmar, E. Edible Insects as a Source of Dietary Protein for Companion Animals – Perspectives and Possibilities. Preprints 2024, 2024010047. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0047.v1
Gałęcki, R.; Hanuszewska-Dominiak, M.; Kaczmar, E. Edible Insects as a Source of Dietary Protein for Companion Animals – Perspectives and Possibilities. Preprints2024, 2024010047. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0047.v1
APA Style
Gałęcki, R., Hanuszewska-Dominiak, M., & Kaczmar, E. (2024). Edible Insects as a Source of Dietary Protein for Companion Animals – Perspectives and Possibilities. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0047.v1
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Gałęcki, R., Maria Hanuszewska-Dominiak and Ewa Kaczmar. 2024 "Edible Insects as a Source of Dietary Protein for Companion Animals – Perspectives and Possibilities" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.0047.v1
Abstract
The incidence of chronic enteropathies (CE), in particular food-responsive enteropathies (FRE) in dogs, is on the rise in veterinary practice. The symptoms of these digestive disorders cannot be alleviated with the use of commercial hypoallergenic feeds. The applicability of novel substrates in hypoallergenic dog feeds is limited, and edible insects could pose a viable alternative. Insects have a high nutritional value, and their potential can be harnessed to design personalized nutrition strategies. However, the use of insects in animal feeds should be rigorously tested. The aim of this study was to analyze the applicability of edible insects as a source of dietary protein for companion animals, including the current and future prospects. Canine food formulas should be evaluated in a clinical setting. The role edible insects in pet diets and the efficacy of this substrate in animal nutrition should be examined in advanced clinical trials in gastroenterology, histology, immunology, and microbiology. These efforts are required to guarantee the safety and efficacy of innovative insect-based feeds and to increase their popularity among veterinary practitioners, pet food producers, and animal owners.
Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology
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