NEWS 6 Alternative Proteins Magazine October 2024 FreezeM unveils new method in sex identification of BSF larvae One of the leaders in black soldier fly (BSF) breeding, FreezeM’s R&D team developed a groundbreaking method for identifying male and female BSF larvae using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), revolutionizing breeding and rearing practices. Previously, sex differentiation was only possible in adults through a manual, one-by-one process under a microscope, according to the company. Early identification during the larval stage, especially in a high-throughput manner, presents significant opportunities to optimize breeding, rearing, and production efficiency by enabling targeted management of each sex. The company explains the key findings as: ● Innovative Sex Differentiation: Our R&D team discovered a unique genetic sequence distinguishing male and female BSF. By amplifying this sequence with PCR, we can now accurately determine the sex of larvae. ● Non-Invasive and Sustainable: This non-destructive method allows larvae to be tested through a harmless biopsy. The larvae continue developing into adults capable of reproduction, making it practical and sustainable for ongoing breeding programs. ● Impact on Breeding and Rearing: Early sex differentiation enables more precise breeding and rearing strategies. Producers can optimize male/female population balances for specific objectives, improving resource management, product consistency, and economic outcomes. ● High-Throughput Application: This PCRbased approach supports large-scale operations by enabling high-throughput screening. Early sex identification streamlines selective breeding programs and promotes the development of genetically superior lines for targeted traits. Read more>> Manna Insect launches insect farming hub Finnish company that offers knowledge, tools and solutions to profitably upcycle organic waste into high-protein animal feed, Manna Insect unveiled that its FARM Hub launched after going through a testing period. The FARM Hub includes lots of new content, such as Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming training materials, webinar recordings, and a full BSF training course, together with a whole new learning center, a BSF business calculator, an insect farm management tool (Manna Insect Farming App), and an AI-assisted BSF knowledge base, and more, all for free. There's paid premium content as well, such as advanced training materials, a visual dashboard to Manna MIND customers, premium Farming App features and more. The company explains that all necessary content to getting started is there for free to watch, read, and to run BSF farms accordingly. Manna Insect announced that it is also building there a marketplace for all kinds of Black Soldier Fly and more widely insect farming related tools, technology, services, eggs, larvae, BSF products and what not - to be launched this autumn. Read more>>
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