Quality of eggs from Lohmann Brown Classic laying hens fed black soldier fly meal as substitute for soya bean

Quality of eggs from Lohmann Brown Classic laying hens fed black soldier fly meal as substitute for soya bean

Soya bean is the main protein source in poultry feed but rising prices make an alternative protein source necessary. Insects, such as the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), may be an attractive solution for hens, although little information is available on their effect on egg quality. The presen...

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Main Authors: G. Secci, F. Bovera, S. Nizza, N. Baronti, L. Gasco, G. Conte, A. Serra, A. Bonelli, G. Parisi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:Animal
Subjects:
Hermetia illucens
egg
cholesterol
carotenoids
tocopherol
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731117003603

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