Non-traditional sources of protein in animal nutrition
https://doi.org/10.32634/0869-8155-2025-392-03-69-75
Abstract
Currently, animal husbandry is one of the fastest growing agricultural subsectors worldwide. This requires an increase in feed production, which in turn will require an increase in the base of feed ingredients, mainly protein. One of the current global problems in animal husbandry is the shortage of feed protein. Therefore, the feed industry should be aware of the trends, problems and opportunities existing in the field of protein feed production.
The aim of the study is to consider alternative protein sources that can partially or completely replace the usual protein in animal feed.The search and analysis of literature was carried out using the following Internet resources RSCI, PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, e Library, Google Scholar (Google Academy) for the period 2020-2024.
Results. Alternative protein sources not only fill the gap in protein requirements, but also pave the way for sustainable animal husbandry. Non-traditional protein products used in animal feed are expanding rapidly, and the emerging market for alternative protein is attracting investment. Alternative protein sources are essential to meet the growing demand for protein-rich feed ingredients, so the feed production sector needs to find alternative sources based on research results.
About the Authors
M. Shaaban
Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maisoon Shaaban - Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher.
5 1st Institutskiy Proezd Str., Moscow, 109428
M. E. Belyshkina
Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina E. Belyshkina - Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Сhief Researcher.
5 1st Institutskiy Proezd Str., Moscow, 109428
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