Insects Potential in Mycotoxin Mitigation

Feed Navigator recently posted an article about insects’ potential to mitigate mycotoxins in feed. This could be an exciting and valuable benefit in addition to the sustainable production of protein that insects deliver. This article references the work of Kelly Niermans at Wageningen University working with Yellow Mealworm Larvae and Black Soldier Fly Larvae, as well as Ryan Paulk with USDA studying the effects of mycotoxins in crickets. CEIF Site Director Dr. Heather Jordan of Mississippi State University is referenced in this article as “researching whether it’s enzymes in the gut of insects or microbes in the gut that are breaking down the mycotoxins.”

This story is a key example of the natural benefits of insects that we can continue to learn about and leverage.

Mississippi State University houses the Microbiology/Quality Assurance Research Thrust at CEIF. At CEIF, Industry and Academia work together to unlock the maximum potential to support the growing Insect Agriculture Industry.