Insect and earthworm protein as an alternative to traditional protein sources in pig feed to achieve climate neutrality goals Project leader Lilija Degola Team of project Elita Aplociņa Duration 2024 - 2027 Research focus 4. Development and adaptation of technologies for obtaining high-value agricultural and forest products, as well as in veterinary medicine Source of funding National grant Project partners SIA NutricosnAPP Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūtsLatvijas Cūku audzētaju asociācijaZS StepniekiSIA Zarumi EK Description of project The aim of the project is to investigate the possibilities of using new biologically complete protein feed additives of insect and earthworm origin in pig nutrition, which could be alternatives to traditional protein sources in feed and contribute to achieving climate neutrality goals.Evaluating the effectiveness of feeding insects and earthworms to pigs and determining their impact on the environment.
