Interactions Between Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Foodborne Pathogens: Implications for Growth, Welfare, and Bioconversion Efficiency
Abstract
This
study
investigates
the
interactions
between
black
soldier
fly
(BSF)
larvae
(Hermetia
illucens )
and
foodborne
pathogens,
specifically
Salmonella
spp
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli ),
to
assess
their
impact
on
larval
growth,
welfare,
bioconversion
efficiency.
BSF
were
reared
substrates
inoculated
with
varying
combinations
of
these
pathogens
compared
a
control
group.
Results
indicated
that
exposed
individual
treatments
or
E.
exhibited
significantly
slower
growth
rates,
achieving
only
about
half
weight
by
Day
9.
Notably,
exposure
shortened
stage
while
prolonging
prepupal
stage,
suggesting
metabolic
stress.
In
contrast,
combination
both
enhanced
indicating
complex
microbial
may
benefit
waste
processing.
The
dynamics
pathogen
persistence
revealed
remained
detectable
in
for
up
nine
days,
was
present
three
highlighting
larvae's
potential
mitigate
levels
organic
waste.
Despite
resilience
loads,
negatively
affected
adult
emergence
raising
concerns
population
sustainability
overall
health.
These
findings
underscore
importance
optimizing
rearing
conditions
implementing
stringent
quality
measures
minimize
risks
production
systems.
Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Language: Английский