The Application of Unconventional Protein Sources in Animal Feed

Haozhan Qi

doi:10.47297/wspbdsWSP2752-630516.20260601

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The Application of Unconventional Protein Sources in Animal Feed
The Application of Unconventional Protein Sources in Animal Feed
College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, 075000, China
Vol. 6, Issue 1, Pages: 73-77(2026)
Published：30 March 2026
DOI：10.47297/wspbdsWSP2752-630516.20260601
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Qi Haozhan.The Application of Unconventional Protein Sources in Animal Feed[J].Biomedical Data Science,2026,06(01):73-77.
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Qi Haozhan.The Application of Unconventional Protein Sources in Animal Feed[J].Biomedical Data Science,2026,06(01):73-77. DOI： 10.47297/wspbdsWSP2752-630516.20260601.

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Abstract

With the growth of the global population

the livestock industry has developed rapidly and has broad prospects. As a major livestock country

although China's conventional protein feed resources can ensure sufficient energy supply

the protein content is relatively low

which has led to a high dependence on imports for high-quality animal protein feed raw materials. Due to various international factors

the economic benefits of China's livestock industry have been impacted to some extent

and the shortage of protein feed resources has become increasingly prominent. This paper systematically reviews the classification

application effects and industrialization status of unconventional protein sources

with a focus on analyzing the application potential of insect protein (such as black soldier fly

mealworm)

single-cell protein (such as yeast)

plant by-products (such as rapeseed meal

cottonseed meal) and animal by-products (such as feather meal) in feed for livestock and ruminants

Summarize the effects on animal growth performance

intestinal health and economic benefits.

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