Effects of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chicken

Dennmark  A. Centeno,

Effects of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) on the Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chicken

Abstract:

The growing demand for poultry products, fueled by a rising global population and increasing per capita protein consumption, has intensified the pressure on poultry farming to meet diverse protein requirements. However, the industry is grappling with challenges, particularly the escalating cost of feed, which has surged by 30% in the Philippines over the past five years due to the rising prices of imported ingredients. Considering this, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae have emerged as a promising protein source for poultry feed, offering both sustainable production and eco-friendly waste management solutions. In this study, 72 straight-run broilers, initially weighing between 554 and 575 grams, were used to evaluate the effects of incorporating varying levels of BSFLM into formulated diets on the growth performance and carcass characteristics. Utilizing a Completely Randomized Design with four treatments replicated three times, the broilers were fed commercial feed and formulated feeds containing 2%, 4%, and 6% BSFLM. Results highlighted the superiority of broilers fed with commercial feeds achieved the highest mean final weight, total weight gain, and average daily gain. However, the inclusion of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) in the formulated diets of broiler chicken is possible since the experimental birds showed good gain in weights and comparable FCR and carcass characteristics. This supports the conclusion that feeds with varying levels of BSFLM have shown the potential as substitute for commercial feeds. To enhance their effectiveness, it is recommended to formulate better balanced ration with different levels of BSFLM considering the required nutrients needed by the broilers. Furthermore, a comparative study should be conducted between BSF mean and Fish meal to assess the feasibility of partially or fully replacing fish meal with BSL meal in broiler diets.

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