Staffel 2 Episode 06: Feeds of the Future

How do insect and microalgae feeds influence meat quality?Worldwide
there is a growing demand of animal products for human nutrition,
despite vegan and vegetarian diets becoming more popular in Western
countries. Changing diets necessitate a substantial amount of
protein as an input factor for animal production. Future protein
feedstuffs will need to become independent of arable land in order
to avoid further land use changes, such as deforestation. The
cultivation of insects as well as microalgae are up-and-coming
sectors in Germany, as well as globally, to meet protein demands
for humans and animals, alike. Therefore, a research team at the
University of Göttingen investigated whether these alternative
protein sources alter typical meat quality.