Tuesday 21 May 2024

Mosquito Meal: Study Shows Pests’ Potential as Livestock Feed

A white plastic container labeled "scanning station 5" sits behind a large mound of dark, fine material—mosquitoes—on a white surface. A black marker is next to the container. The setup is on a plain, light-colored table.

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A test of chicken feed with protein from mass-trapped mosquitoes shows farmed chickens readily eat it, with no effects on weight gained or meat quality. [Read more]

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