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Sustainable Poultry Feeding Strategies for Achieving Zero Hunger and Enhancing Food Quality

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  • Petru Alexandru Vlaicu

    (Feed and Food Quality Department, National Research and Development Institute for Animal Biology and Nutrition, 077015 Ilfov, Romania)

  • Arabela Elena Untea

    (Feed and Food Quality Department, National Research and Development Institute for Animal Biology and Nutrition, 077015 Ilfov, Romania)

  • Alexandra Gabriela Oancea

    (Feed and Food Quality Department, National Research and Development Institute for Animal Biology and Nutrition, 077015 Ilfov, Romania)

Abstract

As global demand increases for poultry products, innovative feeding strategies that reduce resource efficiency and improve food safety are urgently needed. This paper explores the potential of alternative sustainable poultry feeding strategies aimed at achieving SDG2 (Zero Hunger) while increasing production performance and food quality, focusing on the potential recycling of by-products, plants, and food waste derived from fruits, vegetables, and seeds, which account for up to 35% annually. The paper provides a review analysis of the nutritional (protein, fat, fiber, and ash) and minerals (i.e., calcium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, copper, and iron) content as well as the bioactive compounds (polyphenols, antioxidants, carotenoids, fatty acids, and vitamins) of alternative feed ingredients, which can contribute to resource efficiency, reduce dependency on conventional feeds, and lower production costs by 25%. The nutritional benefits of these alternative feed ingredients, including their effects on poultry production and health, and their potential for improving poultry product quality, are presented. Carrot, paprika, rosehip, and some berry waste represent a great source of carotenoids, polyphenols, and vitamins, while the seed meals (flax, rapeseed, and sea buckthorn) have been reported to enhance the essential fatty acid composition in eggs and meat. Numerous plants (basil, sage, rosemary, and lettuce) are natural reservoirs of bioactive compounds with benefits for both animal and food products. Some challenges in implementing these alternative sustainable feeding strategies, including inconsistencies in quality and availability, the presence of anti-nutrients, and regulatory barriers, are also explored. In conclusion, future research directions in sustainable poultry feeding with alternative feed ingredients should be considered to achieve SDG2.

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  • Petru Alexandru Vlaicu & Arabela Elena Untea & Alexandra Gabriela Oancea, 2024. "Sustainable Poultry Feeding Strategies for Achieving Zero Hunger and Enhancing Food Quality," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-57, October.
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