Instant Insights: Alternative sources of protein for pigs

Instant Insights: Alternative sources of protein for pigs

By Various authors, Dr Dr Marta López-Alonso, Dr Dr Marco García-Vaquero, Prof Prof Marta Miranda, Professor Professor Peter Williams, Dr Dr Kristy DiGiacomo, Dr Dr Sarah Struthers, Dr Dr Jos Houdijk and Heidi Hall
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Publication Date: 19th August 2025

This book provides a detailed overview of the development of alternative sources of protein, such as insects and macroalgae and the benefits and challenges of their use as feed for pigs.

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This book provides a detailed overview of the development of alternative sources of protein, such as insects and macroalgae and the benefits and challenges of their use as feed for pigs.

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Description
  • Highlights the range of novel protein sources which could replace conventional proteins, from macroalgae and macroalgal derived extracts, to insects and corn fermented protein
  • Considers the benefits and challenges of using alternative sources of protein in the diets of pigs
  • Reviews the current state of insect production for pig feed globally
Details
  • Price: $49.99
  • Pages: 100
  • Carton Quantity: 20
  • Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
  • Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
  • Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
  • Publication Date: 19th August 2025
  • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
  • Illustration Note: Color tables, photos and figures
  • ISBN: 9781835450123
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / Food Safety & Security
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / Chemistry & Biotechnology
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fisheries & Aquaculture
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry
Author Bio
Dr Kristy DiGiacomo graduated with a Bachelor of Animal Science and Management (honours) from The University of Melbourne. Kristy is a senior lecturer in production animal nutrition and physiology at The University of Melbourne and is a Veski sustainable agriculture fellow. Dr DiGiacomo’s current research involves a variety of production animal species including sheep, dairy cattle, dairy goats and pigs. Her research focuses on livestock nutrition, physiology and adaptation to the external environment.
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 - Developing seaweed/macroalgae as feed for pigs: Marta López-Alonso, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Marco García-Vaquero, University College Dublin, Ireland; and Marta Miranda, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Challenges in using macroalgae for feed applications
    • 3 Composition of macroalgae
    • 4 Biological functions and health-promoting effects of macroalgae and macroalgal-derived extracts in pig nutrition
    • 5 Conclusion and future trends
    • 6 Where to look for further information
    • 7 Acknowledgements
    • 8 References

Chapter taken from: Chapter taken from: Lei, X. G. (ed.), Seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2021, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 620 5)

  • Chapter 2 - High protein corn fermentation products for swine derived from corn ethanol production: Peter Williams, AG-BIO Ltd, UK;
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Distillers dried grains with solubles
    • 3 Corn fermented protein
    • 4 Challenges in producing corn fermented protein
    • 5 Case study: standardized ileal digestibility of CFP for pigs
    • 6 Case study: concentrations of digestible and metabolizable energy in CFP products fed to pigs
    • 7 Case study: effects of adding phytase on availability of calcium and phosphorus in corn-fermented products
    • 8 Case study: effects on performance of pigs of inclusion of corn-fermented protein in the diet
    • 9 Conclusion
    • 10 References

Wiseman, J. (ed.), Advances in pig nutrition, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2024, (ISBN: 978 1 80146 694 3)

  • Chapter 3 - Developing alternative sources of protein in pig nutrition: insects: Kristy DiGiacomo, University of Melbourne, Australia;
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Why insects
    • 3 Current state of insect production
    • 4 Potential insects and current production volumes
    • 5 Production and health responses in pigs
    • 6 Competition for resources
    • 7 Rearing insects on manure
    • 8 Current research
    • 9 Future trends in research
    • 10 Barriers to uptake/challenges to production
    • 11 Conclusion
    • 12 Where to look for further information
    • 13 References

Wiseman, J. (ed.), Advances in pig nutrition, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2024, (ISBN: 978 1 80146 694 3)

  • Chapter 4 - Use of protein from black soldier flies in pig feed: Sarah Struthers and Jos Houdijk, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), UK; and Heidi Hall, Anpario PLC and CABI, UK;
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Nutritional composition of black soldier fly
    • 3. Production performance in pigs fed black soldier fly
    • 4. Benefits of using black soldier fly
    • 5. Challenges
    • 6. Applications
    • 7. Conclusions
    • 8. Acknowledgements
    • 9. References

Chapter taken from: Casillas, A., Insects as alternative sources of protein for food and feed pp. 3-28, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2025, (ISBN: 978 1 80146 584 7)

  • Highlights the range of novel protein sources which could replace conventional proteins, from macroalgae and macroalgal derived extracts, to insects and corn fermented protein
  • Considers the benefits and challenges of using alternative sources of protein in the diets of pigs
  • Reviews the current state of insect production for pig feed globally
  • Price: $49.99
  • Pages: 100
  • Carton Quantity: 20
  • Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
  • Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
  • Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
  • Publication Date: 19th August 2025
  • Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
  • Illustrations Note: Color tables, photos and figures
  • ISBN: 9781835450123
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / Food Safety & Security
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Food Science / Chemistry & Biotechnology
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Fisheries & Aquaculture
    TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry
Dr Kristy DiGiacomo graduated with a Bachelor of Animal Science and Management (honours) from The University of Melbourne. Kristy is a senior lecturer in production animal nutrition and physiology at The University of Melbourne and is a Veski sustainable agriculture fellow. Dr DiGiacomo’s current research involves a variety of production animal species including sheep, dairy cattle, dairy goats and pigs. Her research focuses on livestock nutrition, physiology and adaptation to the external environment.
  • Chapter 1 - Developing seaweed/macroalgae as feed for pigs: Marta López-Alonso, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Marco García-Vaquero, University College Dublin, Ireland; and Marta Miranda, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Challenges in using macroalgae for feed applications
    • 3 Composition of macroalgae
    • 4 Biological functions and health-promoting effects of macroalgae and macroalgal-derived extracts in pig nutrition
    • 5 Conclusion and future trends
    • 6 Where to look for further information
    • 7 Acknowledgements
    • 8 References

Chapter taken from: Chapter taken from: Lei, X. G. (ed.), Seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2021, (ISBN: 978 1 78676 620 5)

  • Chapter 2 - High protein corn fermentation products for swine derived from corn ethanol production: Peter Williams, AG-BIO Ltd, UK;
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Distillers dried grains with solubles
    • 3 Corn fermented protein
    • 4 Challenges in producing corn fermented protein
    • 5 Case study: standardized ileal digestibility of CFP for pigs
    • 6 Case study: concentrations of digestible and metabolizable energy in CFP products fed to pigs
    • 7 Case study: effects of adding phytase on availability of calcium and phosphorus in corn-fermented products
    • 8 Case study: effects on performance of pigs of inclusion of corn-fermented protein in the diet
    • 9 Conclusion
    • 10 References

Wiseman, J. (ed.), Advances in pig nutrition, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2024, (ISBN: 978 1 80146 694 3)

  • Chapter 3 - Developing alternative sources of protein in pig nutrition: insects: Kristy DiGiacomo, University of Melbourne, Australia;
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Why insects
    • 3 Current state of insect production
    • 4 Potential insects and current production volumes
    • 5 Production and health responses in pigs
    • 6 Competition for resources
    • 7 Rearing insects on manure
    • 8 Current research
    • 9 Future trends in research
    • 10 Barriers to uptake/challenges to production
    • 11 Conclusion
    • 12 Where to look for further information
    • 13 References

Wiseman, J. (ed.), Advances in pig nutrition, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2024, (ISBN: 978 1 80146 694 3)

  • Chapter 4 - Use of protein from black soldier flies in pig feed: Sarah Struthers and Jos Houdijk, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), UK; and Heidi Hall, Anpario PLC and CABI, UK;
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Nutritional composition of black soldier fly
    • 3. Production performance in pigs fed black soldier fly
    • 4. Benefits of using black soldier fly
    • 5. Challenges
    • 6. Applications
    • 7. Conclusions
    • 8. Acknowledgements
    • 9. References

Chapter taken from: Casillas, A., Insects as alternative sources of protein for food and feed pp. 3-28, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2025, (ISBN: 978 1 80146 584 7)