ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2022
Improvements in Performance of Nursery Pigs Provided with Supplemental Oil Derived from Black Soldier Fly (
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- Immunometabolic Reprogramming by Black Soldier Fly (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Effects of black soldier fly replacing fish meal on growth performance, serum parameters, and intestinal microbiota of weaned piglets.Journal of animal science · 2026Article
- Optimization of Preparation Technology and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Products by Glycerolysis of Black Soldier Fly (Insects · 2025Article
- Insect Lipids as Novel Source for Future Applications: Chemical Composition and Industry Applications-A Comprehensive Review.Food science & nutrition · 2025Review
- Dried Whole Black Soldier Fly Larvae Consumption Supports Gestation, Lactation, and Growth in Cats.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Dietary full-fat or defatted black soldier fly larvae can replace protein sources with no detrimental effect on growth performance or intestinal health of nursery pigs.Journal of animal science · 2024Article
- Effects ofAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Article
- Available for millions of years but discovered through the last decade: Insects as a source of nutrients and energy in animal diets.Animal nutrition (Zhongguo xu mu shou yi xue hui) · 2022Review
- Digestibility and safety of dry black soldier fly larvae meal and black soldier fly larvae oil in dogs.Journal of animal science · 2021Article
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- Effects of dietary supplementation of myristic acid on jejunal mucosa-associated microbiota, mucosal immunity, and growth performance of nursery pigs.Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan GakkaihoArticle
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Abstract
The current study evaluated the impact of increasing levels of supplemental black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) oil, a novel and sustainable feed ingredient, on growth performance and blood chemistry indices in nursery pigs. Pigs were weaned at 21 days of age (n = 192; body weight = 6.9 ± 0.15 kg) and randomly allotted within sex and body weight to 1 of 4 dietary treatments, using 48 pens (4 pigs/pen). Treatments contained 0, 2, 4, or 6% supplemental BSFL oil, replacing equivalent quantities of corn oil. A 3-phase feeding program was used with 14, 11, and 15 days for phase 1 to 3, respectively. Supplementation of BSFL oil linearly (p ≤ 0.052) improved pig body weight and daily gain throughout the study and overall. No differences were observed in feed intake; however, feed efficiency was linearly improved with BSFL oil supplementation for phase 1 and 2 (p < 0.05). Serum cholesterol increased linearly (p = 0.002) and platelet count tended to increase linearly (p = 0.082) with increasing BSFL oil. No other differences were detected in blood chemistry and all results were within normal ranges. In conclusion, BSFL oil is a valuable, energy-dense feed ingredient that can promote growth performance of nursery pigs.
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