Full-fat Hermetia illucens larvae meal as a sustainable soybean meal substitute in laying hen diets: effects on performance, egg quality, and shelf-life

Full-fat Hermetia illucens larvae meal as a sustainable soybean meal substitute in laying hen diets: effects on performance, egg quality, and shelf-life

This study investigates the feasibility of replacing soybean meal (SBM) with full-fat Hermetia illucens meal (HIM) in the diets of Lohmann Brown-Classic hens and its impact on laying performance, egg quality, and storage life. Over an 8–week trial, 108 hens were divided into three dietary groups: SB...

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Main Authors: Simone Mancini, Andrea Vitali, Marco Meneguz, Carlotta Volterrani, Sabrina Battisti, Sofia Cucci, Andrea Carvelli, Davide Santori, Giampiero Grossi, Eleonora Batistini, Nicola Lacetera, Nicola Ferrarini, Erminia Sezzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
Subjects:
black soldier fly larvae meal
soybean meal
protein source
circular economy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2025.2539251
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