STATUS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE USE OF INSECTS IN COMPOUND FEED PRODUCTION

Due to the rapid growth of population and growing consumption meat products, issue finding alternative sources animal protein in feed production is more acute than ever. Insects are a promising component today. The article examines state prospects for use insects that have high nutritional value, consume less resources environmentally friendly. volumes obtained from fly larvae, flour worms other insect species given. distribution different types husbandry, poultry farming aquaculture recent years main world leaders companies engaged cultivation larvae breeding presented. A comparative analysis content crude fat various traditional such as fish soy meal literature review results feeding pigs by world's leading scientists Insect-based feeds been shown advantages over grain-based feeds. Test showing crickets, black soldier flies same digestibility provide lipids, vitamins minerals. inclusion compound one strategies alternatives create conditions would be consistent with concept sustainable development. Data study on effect egg also presented, which showed yolk color, shell tear strength, thickness were significantly increased addition larvae. studies analyzed. protein-chitin concentrate Hermetia illucens tilapia it almost completely corresponds fishmeal terms value.