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REVIEW PAPER
The potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae in chicken and swine nutrition. A review
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The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Animal Physiology, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
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The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Animal Nutrition, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
Publication date: 2024-11-08
Corresponding author
B. Osuch
The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Animal Physiology, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Animal Physiology, 05-110 Jabłonna, Poland
J. Anim. Feed Sci. 2024;33(4):454-468
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ABSTRACT
Raising insects for animal feed and human nutrition offers a valuable solution to many global problems. Recent regulatory developments have made the European food and feed market more receptive to insects. Concerns about prions causing transmissible spongiform encephalopathy previously limited the use of insects in livestock feed. However, the European Food Safety Authority found that the risk of bovine spongiform encephalopathy transmission from processed animal protein was lower than estimated. Consequently, the feed ban was repealed. Chickens and pigs, significant livestock species, require high protein and essential amino acids for growth. Alternative protein sources, such as insects, can improve production performance and yield economic benefits. Among insect species, black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) is promising and well-tested option. Recent research suggests that black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) can partially replace traditional feed protein sources. This review highlights the potential of BSFL for chicken and pig feed, including improvements in growth, meat quality, metabolic and immune function, and overall animal welfare.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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