INSECT GENETIC
SELECTION

Fly genetics

INSECT FARMING:
the example of the BSF (Black Soldier Fly)

schema BSF genetics

GENETIC SELECTION

Genetic selection is a process of spreading a natural mutation that is considered beneficial to improve a species.

Unlike other genetic improvement techniques such as gene editing, it is a process that is based on the natural characteristics of animals.

POSITIVE IMPACTS

Environment: using fewer inputs to reduce pressure on natural resources

Economy: allowing for higher yields and shorter production cycles

Human health: facilitating access to quality protein sources

Key Principles of Genetic Selection

Evolution of live weights of broilers

Source: adapted from Zuidhof et al., 2014

Genetic improvements in Pigs

Source: BIDANEL, J. Cinquante années d’amélioration génétique Du Porc En France : Bilan Et Perspectives. INRA Prod. Anim. 2020

BSF GENETIC SELECTION

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GAINS FOR THE BSF INDUSTRY

Environment and health

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH

1

More efficient recycling of agricultural by-products,

reducing methane/CO2 impact

2

Increased feed flexibility
to recycle different types of inputs

3

Inbreeding risk management
allowing for greater robustness

Economical

1

Increased protein production capacity at constant capex

due to improved growth rate and control of protein/lipid distribution

2

A reduction in production costs

by improving the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) which leads to a reduction in input volumes for the same production volume

3

Homogenisation of larvae size
which reduces losses during sieving
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