Substitution potential of black soldier fly larvae meal (Hermetia illucens) for meat bone meal in IPB-D1 chicken diets

This title has been presented on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 14.30-14.40 GMT+7.

Abstract

This title has been presented on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 14.30-14.40 GMT+7.

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae present a promising and sustainable solution for high protein feed, given their rich nutrient profile and minimal environmental impact. In the evaluation of black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) as an alternative protein source for meat bone meal (MBM) in IPB-D1 chicken diets, this study assessed the effects of substituting BSFLM and defatted BSFLM on feed utilization efficiency and growth performance. Three hundred IPB-D1 day-old chicks were randomly assigned to three treatment diets with 10 replications each; P1 = diet containing 5% MBM, P2 = diet containing 5% BSFLM, and P3 = diet containing 5% defatted BSFLM, reared for 11 weeks. Data of body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and mortality were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Duncan’s multiple range test. The result indicated that 5% defatted BSFLM increased body weight gain and decreased FCR value compared to 5% MBM and 5% BSFLM diets, with no significant effect on performance except for feed intake. In conclusion, a 5% defatted BSFLM diet improved efficiency in the finisher diet and can serve as a substitute for meat bone meal in IPB-D1 chicken diets.