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ArticleVeterinary world2026

Black soldier fly protein-based microencapsulation of lemongrass oil improves rumen fermentation efficiency and mitigates methane production

Maharach Matra, Chaichana Suriyapha, Gamonmas Dagaew, Rittikeard Prachumchai, Srisan Phupaboon, Sukruthai Sommai, Theerachai Haitook, Sajee Kunhareang, Metha Wanapat

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Maharach MatraDivision of Animal Science, Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Technology, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.
Chaichana SuriyaphaAnimal Production Innovation and Management Division, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Songkhla 90110, Thailand.
Gamonmas DagaewNakhon Phanom Provincial Livestock Office, Department of Livestock Development, Nakhon Phanom 48000, Thailand.
Rittikeard PrachumchaiDepartment of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.
Srisan PhupaboonDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand.
Sukruthai SommaiDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Buriram Rajabhat University, Buriram 31000, Thailand.
Theerachai HaitookDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.
Sajee KunhareangDepartment of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.
Metha WanapatTropical Feed Resources Research and Development Center, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.

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Background and Aim: Essential oils (EOs) are promising natural modifiers of rumen fermentation and methane production; however, their volatility and rapid degradation limit their effectiveness. Microencapsulation can shield bioactive compounds and allow controlled release. Insect-derived proteins, especially from black soldier fly (BSF; Materials and Methods: A completely randomized design was used with five dietary treatments containing M-LEO at 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8% of total dry matter (DM) substrate. Results: M-LEO showed high encapsulation efficiency (85.2%) and significant bioactive content. Supplementing with M-LEO notably improved gas production kinetics and nutrient degradability, with optimal effects at 6% of total DM. At this level, IVDMD and IVOMD increased by up to 11.5% and 10.5%, respectively. Total VFA and propionate concentrations rose significantly (p < 0.05), while acetate proportion and the acetate-to-propionate ratio decreased. Rumen pH and NH Conclusion: Microencapsulation of lemongrass oil with BSF protein effectively enhances rumen fermentation efficiency and significantly decreases methane emissions

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black soldier fly proteinclimate-smart ruminant nutritionessential oil microencapsulationin vitro gas productionlemongrass oilmethane mitigationrumen fermentationsustainable feed additive

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