Earthworm as an alternative protein source in poultry and fish farming: current applications and future perspectives

M Parolini, A Ganzaroli, J Bacenetti - Science of the Total Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Among the different agricultural activities, the livestock is one of the most impacting on the
environment. The feeding of animals is often the main responsible of the adverse …

[HTML][HTML] Insect meal in aquafeeds: a sustainable path to enhanced mucosal immunity in fish

SMM Islam, MAB Siddik, M Sørensen… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2024 - Elsevier
The mucosal surfaces of fish, including their intestines, gills, and skin, are constantly
exposed to various environmental threats, such as water quality fluctuations, pollutants, and …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of fishmeal replacement with dried red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) worm meal on growth and feed utilization, production efficiency, and serum biochemistry …

YM El-Ouny, S Maulu, MAA Zaki, AA Helaly… - Aquaculture …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigated the effect of replacing fishmeal with red wigglers (Eisenia fetida)
worm meal (RWWM) in the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings. Red …

A critical review on the vermicomposting of organic wastes as a strategy in circular bioeconomy: mechanism, performance, and future perspectives

S Dey Chowdhury, KH Suhaib, P Bhunia… - Environmental …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
To meet the current need for sustainable development, vermicomposting (VC), a natural, eco-
friendly, and cost-effective technology, can be a wise selection for the bioconversion of …

Utilization of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens Linnaeus) larvae as a protein source for fish feed–a review

RN Nairuti, SN Musyoka, MJ Yegon, MA Opiyo - Aquaculture Studies, 2021 - aquast.org
Aquaculture plays a major role in curbing malnutrition and food insecurity. Nonetheless,
aquaculture sustainability is threatened by expensive fish feeds due to the overreliance on …

Aqua-feed wastes: Impact on natural systems and practical mitigations—A review

JM Munguti, JG Kirimi, KO Obiero, EO Ogello… - 2021 - edocs.maseno.ac.ke
Dietary composition of aquaculture feeds (aquafeeds) determines the quality of wastes from
aquaculture production systems. These wastes, which are derived mainly from nitrogenous …

Exploring the potential of vermicompost as a sustainable strategy in circular economy: Improving plants' bioactive properties and boosting agricultural yield and quality

AM Kamar Zaman, JS Yaacob - Environmental science and pollution …, 2022 - Springer
Consumption of natural resources and waste generation continues to rise as the human
population increases. Ever since the industrial revolution, consumers have been adopting a …

[HTML][HTML] Price sensitivity of fish fed with insect meal: an analysis on Italian consumers

B Arru, R Furesi, P Pulina, FA Madau - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The importance of aquaculture in reducing pressure on wild stocks in the seas and meeting
the demand for fish worldwide has increased greatly in recent years. However, sustainability …

Apparent Digestibility Coefficients of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens), Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), and Blue Bottle Fly (Calliphora vicina) Insects for Juvenile African Catfish …

ZJ Sándor, V Banjac, S Vidosavljević… - Aquaculture …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
A digestibility trial was conducted with African catfish hybrid juveniles in order to determine
the apparent digestibility coefficients (ADCs) of different nutrients. The experimental diets …