Animal Health: Potential Benefits of Edible Insects

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue entitled “Animal Health: Potential Benefits of Edible Insects”. Animals is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that provides an advanced forum for any multidisciplinary studies that involve veterinary sciences, animal sciences, zoology, animal-derived food, animal diseases and public health, entomology, and animal nutrition. This Special Issue responds to the current trends in the implementation of insects into the food chain and the development of animal products based on edible insects.

This Special Issue aims to explore the potential benefits of edible insects in human and animal nutrition. "Six-legged livestock" have been recognized as one of the most innovative food and feed substrates in recent years. In addition, edible insects are described as a milestone in the diversification of protein sources and a safeguard for the global food chain. Currently, many scientific and commercial initiatives are being launched in world, developing the idea of entomophagy. On the basis of the available studies and analyses, the possibility of the safe admission of insect protein to human and animal nutrition has been positively assessed. According to EU regulations, Processed Animal Protein (PAP) from insects can be used to produce feed for companion animals, aquaculture, poultry, and pigs. The positive effect on the digestive tract, clinical status, hypoallergenicity, or the health-promoting aspect will be a significant added value for insect-delivered products. It is essential that research on the use of edible insects in animals is based on evidence-based medicine.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, short communications, case reports, opinion papers, and reviewers are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Edible insects;

Animal nutrition;

Pharmacology;

Animal gut health;

Neurological system;

Immunology;

Physiology;

Biochemistry;

Microbiology;

Companion animals;

Livestock;

Functional ingredients;

Feed additives;

bioactive compounds;

Clinical evaluation.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Remigiusz Gałęcki
Guest Editor

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