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Jul 2026
Potential, challenges, and research progress of Tenebrio molitor as a protein supplement for ruminants: a review
With growing demand for animal protein and increasing pressure on conventional feed resources, Tenebrio molitor ( T. molitor ) has emerged as a promising alternative protein source due to its high protein content, favorable fatty acid profile, efficient production, and ability to valorize agricultural by-products...
T. Mu, Zhaodi Xu, Jia-Rui Tian et al.
· Frontiers in Animal Science · 1 citation