Effects of live black soldier fly and yellow mealworm larvae supplementation on slaughter performance and meat composition of Muscovy ducks.

ABSTRACT: The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of dietary supplementation with live black soldier fly (BSF) and yellow mealworm (YMW) larvae on Muscovy duck slaughter performance, meat quality (pH, color, water holding capacity, and shear force), proximate composition, and fatty acid profile. A total of 126 female Muscovy ducks were split into three groups: control (commercial feed only), BSF (commercial feed + BSF larvae), and YMW (commercial feed + mealworm larvae). At 55 days of age, the slaughter weight and meat quality of female Muscovy ducks were assessed. The results showed the absence of any differences in slaughter performance or meat quality traits between the groups with the exception of the thigh meat proximate composition. Indeed, moisture content was lower in thigh me

SUBMITTER: Gariglio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12009409 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature