Black soldier fly larvae oils downregulated gene expression related to fat metabolism of broilers fed a low protein diet
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
104(4), P. 104831 - 104831
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Feeding
low
crude
protein
(LCP)
diets
supplemented
with
crystalline
amino
acids
improves
environmental
and
welfare
parameters
of
broilers.
However,
increased
body
fat
contents
in
broilers
fed
LCP
have
become
a
concern.
Black
soldier
fly
larvae
oil
(BSFLO),
rich
lauric
acid,
has
been
reported
to
inhibit
lipogenesis
reduce
fat.
A
3
×
2
factorial
experiment
was
conducted
evaluate
the
effect
BSFLO
on
performance,
blood
biochemistry,
carcass
quality,
metabolism
gene
expression,
litter
quality
protein-reduced
diets.
total
288
were
divided
into
6
treatments:
three
CP
levels
(200,
185,
or
170
g/kg;
high
[HCP],
medium
[MCP],
[LCP])
two
sources
(BSFLO
Crude
Palm
Oil
[CPO]),
replicate
pens
8
birds
each.
Results
showed
15
g/kg
reduction
had
no
weight
feed
intake
(P
>
0.05)
but
FCR
=
0.001).
30
significantly
reduced
inferior
<
0.05).
negative
mitigated
by
0.008).
Reducing
pads
0.033),
whereas
0.049)
at
all
levels.
Protein-reduced
cholesterol
0.002),
HDL
0.001),
LDL
0.002).
decreased
triglyceride
0.026)
meat
cooking
loss
0.035),
while
0.001)
0.003).
The
inclusion
diet
down-regulated
expression
FAS,
ACC,
SREBP-1,
HMGR
pH
0.011),
nitrogen
ammonia
moisture
0.018).
study
concludes
that
down-regulating
expression.
In
addition,
enhanced
efficiency
diet.
Language: Английский
Dietary enteric-coated benzoic acid supplementation improved the intestinal antioxidant and digestive function in broilers
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
The Role of Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Optimizing Performance and Amino Acid Composition in Thai Native Chicken
Animals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 1330 - 1330
Published: May 5, 2025
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
effects
black
soldier
fly
larvae
(BSFL)
inclusion
on
performance,
economic
return,
carcass
traits,
meat
quality,
amino
acid
profile,
and
purine
content
in
breast
Thai
native
chickens
(TNCs)
(Pradu
Hang
Dam
Mor
Kor
55:
PD)
from
10
70
days
age.
A
total
216
ten-day-old
PD
(108
males
108
females)
were
randomly
assigned
three
dietary
treatments
with
four
replicates
per
treatment
(18
birds
replicate,
a
1:1
male-to-female
ratio).
included
(T1)
control
diet
soybean
meal
as
main
protein
source,
(T2)
10%
BSFL
replacing
meal,
(T3)
12%
meal.
results
showed
that
had
no
significant
effect
overall
growth
performance
(p
>
0.05),
but
it
reduced
abdominal
fat
feed
cost
gain
while
improving
returns
<
0.05).
Additionally,
increased
some
profiles,
such
serine,
glutamic
acid,
threonine,
arginine,
lysine
although
values
still
within
safe
limit
for
human
consumption.
These
suggest
can
be
used
sustainable
alternative
source
chicken
diets
without
compromising
product
or
quality.
Language: Английский
Effect of Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal and oil on the performance, biochemical profile, intestinal health and gut microbial dynamics in laying hens
Samiullah Khan,
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Shi Xiaoli,
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R. Cai
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et al.
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(12), P. 104460 - 104460
Published: Nov. 3, 2024
This
study
investigated
the
effect
of
incorporating
black
soldier
fly
(BSF)
larvae
meal
and
oil
on
laying
hens'
performance,
egg
quality,
serum
profile,
intestinal
structure,
gut
health.
A
total
378
Lohmann
hens
(age
48
wk)
were
randomly
assigned
to
6
treatments
with
3
replicates
21
each.
Following
7
d
acclimation,
trail
was
conducted
for
8
weeks.
The
dietary
groups
include:
basal
corn-soybean
diet
(S)
without
BSF
(BSO)
(S+BSO
0),
S
100),
(9
%)
(BSF
9+BSO
(18
18+BSO
100).
results
showed
that
18
+
BSO
100
significantly
reduced
weight
(P
<
0.001)
compared
other
treatments.
addition
feed
intake
Haugh
units
0.05)
in
fed
%
BSO.
jejunum
villus
area,
crypt
depth,
wall
thickness
increased
increase
inclusion
0.001).
ileum
height,
depth
at
9
then
decreased
oil.
bacteria
genera
Ruminococcus,
Clostridiales,
Bacteroidales,
Ruminococcus
torques,
Intestinimonas
positively
associated
treatments,
while
Prevotellaceae
UCG-001,
Clostridium,
Faecalibacterium
negatively
enriched
functional
network
several
pathways,
including
ascorbate
aldarate
metabolism,
D-arginine
D-ornithine
fatty
acid
highlighting
positive
effects
chicken
microbiota.
In
conclusion,
can
be
incorporated
into
impairing
performance
health
hens.
Language: Английский
Black soldier fly larvae: a one health approach to investigate gut, and organ health and meat quality response in slow-growing chickens
BMC Veterinary Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
inclusion
of
sustainable
protein
sources
in
poultry
feed
has
become
essential
for
improving
animal
welfare
livestock
production.
Black
soldier
fly
larvae
are
a
promising
solution
due
to
their
high
content
and
However,
most
research
focused
on
fast-growing
breeds,
while
the
effects
native
such
as
Bianca
di
Saluzzo,
less
explored.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
impact
BSFL
supplementation
diet
slow-growing
chickens,
with
focus
growth,
intestinal
health
meat
quality
final
consumers.
Results
demonstrated
that
supplementation,
both
dehydrated
live
form,
improved
growth
performance,
an
increase
weights
compared
control
group.
No
significant
differences
were
found
conversion
ratio,
liver
spleen
weight
or
histomorphometry
between
groups.
did
not
negatively
affect
immune
function
metabolism.
Higher
production
propionic
acid
was
detected
black
fed
groups
control,
suggesting
effect
volatile
fatty
Gut
microbiota
analysis
showed
beneficial
bacteria,
Faecalibacterium,
Furthermore,
profile
atherogenicity
thrombogenicity
indices
undergo
changes,
implying
low
potential
risk
consumers’
cardiovascular
health.
Conclusions
Saluzzo
without
compromising
quality.
Moreover,
acids
modulation
gut
suggest
positive
Finally,
absence
negative
lipid
profiles
confirms
nutritional
safety
consumers,
making
valid
alternative
feed.
These
results
offer
new
perspectives
use
nutrition
local
contributing
sustainability
line
One
Health
approach.
Language: Английский
Effects of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Oil on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemical Parameters, Carcass Quality, and Metabolomics Profile of Breast Muscle of Thai Native Chickens
Animals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(21), P. 3098 - 3098
Published: Oct. 27, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
effects
of
replacement
rice
bran
oil
(RBO)
with
black
soldier
fly
larvae
(BSFLO)
on
growth
performance,
blood
biochemicals,
carcass
quality,
and
metabolomics
profile
breast
muscle
Thai
native
chickens.
A
total
192
1-day-old,
mixed-sex,
Pradu
Hang
Dam
(Mor
Kor
55)
chickens
were
randomly
allocated
one
three
dietary
groups.
Each
treatment
had
four
replicates
16
chicks
per
replicate
(8
males
8
females).
Three
treatments
used:
(T1)
control
group,
based
a
corn–soybean
meal
RBO,
two
groups
that
replaced
50%
(T2)
75%
(T3)
RBO
in
basal
diet
BSFLO,
respectively.
Results
showed
BSFLO
inclusion
at
did
not
adversely
affect
productive
performance
(p
>
0.05).
Regarding
profiles,
day
28,
fed
exhibited
significant
increases
hemoglobin,
hematocrit,
MCHC
(mean
corpuscular
hemoglobin
concentration)
lower
eosinophil
percentages
compared
group
<
Additionally,
supplementation
raised
glucose
levels
but
decreased
globulin
protein
On
63,
primarily
affected
MCV
volume),
higher
values
It
also
increased
HDL
(high-density
lipoprotein)
while
lowering
AST
(aspartate
transaminase)
concentrations
For
meat
dressing
percentage
or
edible
yield
However,
it
influenced
pH
shear
force
0.05),
24
h
post-mortem
BSFLO-fed
Metabolomics
arginine
biosynthesis;
phenylalanine,
tyrosine,
tryptophan
metabolism;
alanine,
aspartate,
glutamate
proline
taurine
hypotaurine
metabolism
most
differentially
abundant.
These
findings
suggest
can
be
used
for
partial
(50
75%)
chicken
diets,
potentially
offering
benefits
animal
health
quality
without
compromising
performance.
Language: Английский