Dietary inclusion of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal, with exogenous protease supplementation, in practical diets for striped catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus, Sauvage 1878).

ABSTRACT: Fishmeal (FM) is a key component of commercial fish feeds, but due its unsustainable supply, the search for quality alternatives of FM has become a significant area of investigation worldwide. The insect-based proteins such as black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are being recognized as an alternative ingredient. However, anti-nutritional factors in these alternatives may negatively affect nutrient utilization in fish. Incorporating exogenous protease enzymes as feed additives could be a promising way to improve the digestibility of these alternative ingredients. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of dietary inclusion of BSFL meal, combined with protease supplementation, on various parameters of striped catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus). Five diets were formulated: a control die

SUBMITTER: Haider R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654922 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature