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Key challenges for increased uptake of alternative livestock feed sources
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16 July 2026

This chapter discusses key challenges for increased uptake of alternative livestock feed sources. It focuses on the key parameters to assess circular feed, such as low land use ratio, food/feed grade status, proximity to the feed mill and nutrient digestibility. The chapter also evaluates the relationship between food and feed, then goes on to discuss the use of a framework to assess the footprint of circular feed. A section on current market demand driving circular feed production is also included, which is then followed by an overview of a regulatory framework for new, innovative circular feed production.
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Key parameters to assess circular feed
- 3 Key hurdles to (increased) circular feed use
- 4 Facilitating a beneficial methodological framework to assess the footprint of circular feed
- 5 Market demand to drive circular feed production
- 6 A regulatory framework accommodating new,innovative circular feed production
- 7 Conclusion
- 8 Future trends in research
- 9 References