Grinding as a slaughter method for farmed black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae: Empirical recommendations to achieve instantaneous killing

At least 200 billion black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) are reared each year as food and feed, and the insect farming industry is projected to grow rapidly. Despite interest by consumers, producers, and legislators, no empirical evidence exists to guide producers in practicing human...

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Main Authors: Meghan Barrett, Chelsea Miranda, I Theresse Veloso, Casey Flint, Craig D Perl, Austin Martinez, Bob Fischer, Jeffery K Tomberlin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:Animal Welfare
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0962728624000101/type/journal_article