https://doi.org/10.37229/fsa.fja.2026.03.26

A promising agricultural revolution in the poultry feed sector is represented by the production of alternative insect proteins derived from sources, through transforming the production process towards sustainability systems. These insects cannot be limited to being rich in protein only. Rather, these proteins provide high nutritional value with an ideal composition of essential amino acids that meet poultry's basic needs for growth and production. Therefore, all forecasts for the near future indicate the possibility of rapid growth in the insect feed market. One of the things that will accelerate the realization of these forecasts is the increasing rise in the prices of traditional proteins, in addition to the increase in environmental awareness. Modern technological innovations have the ability and efficiency to develop breeding, production and processing processes for insect protein, which enhances cost competitiveness. This will lead to the introduction of other types of feed substitutes in poultry feed. Therefore, insect protein will become the cornerstone of the circular economy for animal production, in addition to reducing the carbon footprint of farms by using organic waste and converting it into valuable materials. What distinguishes it from other protein alternatives derives from its excellent nutritional quality, high digestibility coefficient, and consequent enhancement of growth, development, as well as increased meat palatability and higher carcass and egg coefficients. This alternative protein replaced traditional protein sources in poultry feed at a rate different ranging with insect protein powder, and no adverse effects were observed on the growth of these animals. In some recent studies, manufactured feeds whose main protein is an alternative insect protein have been superior to manufactured feeds from traditional protein sources. Insect powder added to feed is considered a direct and applicable protein substitute that increases the profitability of breeders economically because it enhances their growth rates and (FCR). In addition, the production of traditional plant proteins has an environmental impact that is considered harmful compared to insect protein because it comes from sources that are considered a burden on the environment and inexpensive, and for that reason it can be included as one of the long-term solutions to preserve the environment, enhance animal production, and increase the profitability of breeders.