Inclusion of up to 20% Black Soldier Fly larvae meal in broiler chicken diet has a minor effect on caecal microbiota

Background The Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) are a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds in broiler diets. Some components of the BSFL may serve as a prebiotic or may impact the intestinal microbiota of the broilers by other modes of action, which in turn can affect the health and performanc...

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Main Authors: Jessica de Souza Vilela, Sarbast K. Kheravii, Yadav Sharma Bajagai, Manisha Kolakshyapati, Terence Zimazile Sibanda, Shu-Biao Wu, Nigel R. Andrew, Isabelle Ruhnke
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Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/15857.pdf