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Livestock feed

Nourishing livestock, nurturing earth

Livestock feed manufacturers require innovative solutions as they face challenges such as the looming protein shortage, diminishing access to high-quality raw materials, and further reduction of their environmental footprint. Environmental pressures are created by the European Green Deal, new EUDR legislation, retailer Scope 3 emission requirements and consumer preferences. The answer to these challenges is black soldier fly ingredients for feed.

Meeting feed producers needs

At Protix, we understand the needs that feed manufacturers face when creating sustainable feed. Our insect ingredients offer a turnkey solution.

Animal health and welfare

High-performance feed

Low footprint ingredients

Black soldier fly ingredients: a turnkey solution

Black soldier fly ingredients are an excellent choice for creating healthy feed, backed by extensive scientific research and numerous studies. They offer superior nutrition, high performance and a low environmental footprint, making them the best option for insect-based feed.

  • Health and welfare benefits

    Black soldier fly ingredients are rich in nutrients such as proteins, fatty acids and chitin that stimulate the immune system and promote multiple health benefits. From a welfare perspective, chickens, turkeys, and other animals naturally forage for insects in the wild. Providing live larvae restores their natural foraging instinct, promoting better overall welfare.

  • Proven performance

    Scientifically-proven data on insect ingredients demonstrate significant benefits for animal development and growth, both of which are crucial for an economically viable farm.

  • High digestibility

    Black soldier fly ingredients are highly digestible for chickens, pigs, and many other animals.

  • Low environmental footprint

    Black soldier fly ingredients from Protix are proven to have a low environmental footprint, as demonstrated in a Life Cycle Assessment by the German Institute of Food Technologies (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik, DIL e.V.).

  • Nature's solution

    All animals eat insects naturally for essential nutrition - think of chickens that forage for grubs and bugs. The black soldier fly is no exception, supporting fast growth and immune system development.

Our science-backed portfolio

We're moo-ving the bar on low-footprint feed. Our portfolio is packed with udderly amazing, nutrient-rich ingredients that are low-impact on the planet. We're not just winging it, though – scientific research and studies back our work. Together with our customers and partners, we're creating new and innovative livestock feed solutions.

Applications of insect ingredients in feed

Insect ingredients have proven their worth in livestock nutrition, especially for the high-energy needs of young animals. From creep and post-weaning feed to milk replacers for cows, chicken, turkey and pigs, our ingredients exceed expectations. And we're constantly exploring new applications with our partners.

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Partnering with Protix: De Heus

"As an innovative feed manufacturer we carefully monitor trends and developments at an early stage. Already in 2016, we identified insects as an interesting novel ingredient that might help us improve the performance and lower the footprint of our feed. After successful studies with piglets, we included Protix’ LipidX in our recipes." - Albert Timmerman, product manager pigs at De Heus

Partnering with Protix: Van Drie Group

“As a global leader in young animal nutrition, we were among the first to incorporate Protix’s LipidX into our Eurolac range of Calf Milk Replacers (CMR). After conducting various feed trials with Protix’s LipidX in CMR, we can conclude that we have found a worthy replacement that match the results of a standard fat composition. This fatty acid pattern, with a high proportion of lauric acid, has a positive effect on the technical and health results of calves. Moreover, LipidX has a low environmental footprint and is produced locally in a circular process.” - Leon Houbiers, Director at Eurolat & Schils

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We have a dedicated team of livestock specialists ready to assist you. Contact us to discover how our products can enhance and optimise your feed recipes.