Growth performance and meat quality of medium-growing chickens fed with live black soldier fly larvae

Italian Journal of Animal Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1), P. 539 - 549

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of live black soldier fly and yellow mealworm larvae supplementation on slaughter performance and meat composition of Muscovy ducks

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 19, 2025

The aim of the present study was to assess effects dietary supplementation with live black soldier fly (BSF) and yellow mealworm (YMW) larvae on Muscovy duck slaughter performance, meat quality (pH, color, water holding capacity, shear force), proximate composition, fatty acid profile. A total 126 female ducks were split into three groups: control (commercial feed only), BSF + larvae), YMW larvae). At 55 days age, weight assessed. results showed absence any differences in performance or traits between groups exception thigh composition. Indeed, moisture content lower two insect-fed compared group, while crude protein higher than birds (P < 0.05). We also observed a proportion C12:0 from birds, C14:0 C16:1 n7 group This confirms that providing insect does not compromise overall these birds.

Language: Английский

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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

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Characteristics and biological mechanism of protein degradation by the black solider fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae gut strain Bacillus subtilis S4

Food Chemistry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 464, P. 141791 - 141791

Published: Nov. 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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