Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in Niger
Background and Aim: The meat supply of local poultry for human consumption is greater than that of fast-growing poultry in Niger. However, meeting the protein needs of these local chickens is a major challenge due to the availability of protein sources and their cost. Nowadays, insect larvae such as...
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| author | Bachir Hamani Nassim Moula Adamou Guisso Taffa Idriss Hamidou Leyo Chaibou Mahamadou Johann Detilleux Quynh Chau Dang Van |
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| description | Background and Aim: The meat supply of local poultry for human consumption is greater than that of fast-growing poultry in Niger. However, meeting the protein needs of these local chickens is a major challenge due to the availability of protein sources and their cost. Nowadays, insect larvae such as houseflies are used and even recommended as animal feed; hence, the need to evaluate the effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance of local chickens. This study investigated the feeding effects of housefly larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local Nigerien chickens and determined the rate of fish meal substitution, in fresh or dry larvae form, whichever would be preferable.
Materials and Methods: A total of 165 3-week-old local unsexed chickens of the salmon variety, weighing 120.3 ± 15.43 g, were used to evaluate the effect of housefly (M. domestica) larvae on their growth performance and carcass yield (CY). The experiment consisted of five treatments with three replicates, that is, 15 batches of 11 animals each. Five iso-protein-caloric diets were developed with 25%, and then 50% fish meal substitution with fresh and dried housefly larvae. The chicks were reared together during the first 3 weeks for their adaptation, during which they were fed an imported starter commercial feed, ad libitum. After that, they were weighed weekly for 12 weeks. Next, the body weights (BWs) were taken weekly for all chicks, feed daily intake and mortality were recorded daily, and average daily gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and viability rate were calculated. In the end, four chickens (two males and two females) per batch were slaughtered for the CY evaluation, breast meat, drumstick and tight (legs), and wings. Statistical analyses were performed using a linear mixed model for repeated data.
Results: The weight, FCR, and carcass traits were unaffected by either the rate or larvae state. Conversely, the growth rate was improved, and feed consumption was increased. Notably, the chickens consumed more feed but grew faster with fresh larvae and at a higher substitution rate.
Conclusion: This study reported that 50% fresh or dried housefly larvae substituted into the fish meal in growing local chicken's diets had no effect on their BW, FCR, and carcass traits but increased the growth rate and feed consumption. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-17b3aba096fc47c2bd10a2cdf1f670182022-12-22T00:45:11ZengVeterinary WorldVeterinary World0972-89882231-09162022-07-011571738174810.14202/vetworld.2022.1738-1748Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in NigerBachir Hamani0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4148-844XNassim Moula1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4438-8759Adamou Guisso Taffa2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8046-6331Idriss Hamidou Leyo3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9791-8912Chaibou Mahamadou4Johann Detilleux5Quynh Chau Dang Van6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4442-8186Agronomy Faculty, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, BP 10 960 Niamey-Niger.Fundamental and Applied Research in Animal and Heath, Departement of Veterinary Management of Animal Resources, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, 4000 Liege, Belgium; GIGA–Animal Facilities–ULiege–B 34, Liege, Belgium.Agronomy Faculty, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, BP 10 960 Niamey-Niger.Agronomy Faculty, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, BP 10 960 Niamey-Niger.Agronomy Faculty, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, BP 10 960 Niamey-Niger.Fundamental and Applied Research in Animal and Heath, Departement of Veterinary Management of Animal Resources, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege, 4000 Liege, Belgium.iCRA, Lawickse Allee 11, 6701 AN Wageningen, The Netherlands.Background and Aim: The meat supply of local poultry for human consumption is greater than that of fast-growing poultry in Niger. However, meeting the protein needs of these local chickens is a major challenge due to the availability of protein sources and their cost. Nowadays, insect larvae such as houseflies are used and even recommended as animal feed; hence, the need to evaluate the effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance of local chickens. This study investigated the feeding effects of housefly larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local Nigerien chickens and determined the rate of fish meal substitution, in fresh or dry larvae form, whichever would be preferable. Materials and Methods: A total of 165 3-week-old local unsexed chickens of the salmon variety, weighing 120.3 ± 15.43 g, were used to evaluate the effect of housefly (M. domestica) larvae on their growth performance and carcass yield (CY). The experiment consisted of five treatments with three replicates, that is, 15 batches of 11 animals each. Five iso-protein-caloric diets were developed with 25%, and then 50% fish meal substitution with fresh and dried housefly larvae. The chicks were reared together during the first 3 weeks for their adaptation, during which they were fed an imported starter commercial feed, ad libitum. After that, they were weighed weekly for 12 weeks. Next, the body weights (BWs) were taken weekly for all chicks, feed daily intake and mortality were recorded daily, and average daily gain, feed conversion ratio (FCR), and viability rate were calculated. In the end, four chickens (two males and two females) per batch were slaughtered for the CY evaluation, breast meat, drumstick and tight (legs), and wings. Statistical analyses were performed using a linear mixed model for repeated data. Results: The weight, FCR, and carcass traits were unaffected by either the rate or larvae state. Conversely, the growth rate was improved, and feed consumption was increased. Notably, the chickens consumed more feed but grew faster with fresh larvae and at a higher substitution rate. Conclusion: This study reported that 50% fresh or dried housefly larvae substituted into the fish meal in growing local chicken's diets had no effect on their BW, FCR, and carcass traits but increased the growth rate and feed consumption.http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.15/July-2022/18.pdfalternative feeds stuffanimals feedingcarcassindigenous chickeninsect larvaepoultry dietszootechny |
| spellingShingle | Bachir Hamani Nassim Moula Adamou Guisso Taffa Idriss Hamidou Leyo Chaibou Mahamadou Johann Detilleux Quynh Chau Dang Van Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in Niger Veterinary World alternative feeds stuff animals feeding carcass indigenous chicken insect larvae poultry diets zootechny |
| title | Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in Niger |
| title_full | Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in Niger |
| title_fullStr | Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in Niger |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in Niger |
| title_short | Effect of housefly (Musca domestica) larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in Niger |
| title_sort | effect of housefly musca domestica larvae on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of local chickens in niger |
| topic | alternative feeds stuff animals feeding carcass indigenous chicken insect larvae poultry diets zootechny |
| url | http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.15/July-2022/18.pdf |
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