Effects of defatted black soldier fly larvae meal on growth, nutrient digestibility, hepatopancreas biochemistry, intestinal microbiota, and phosphorus discharge of giant freshwater prawn (<i>Macrobrachium rosenbergii</i>).

ABSTRACT: In recent years, the use of insect meal in feed has been regarded as an important alternative to fishmeal. Defatted black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM), derived from Hermetia illucens, is a promising fishmeal alternative in aquafeeds for various aquatic species. However, its potential as a protein source in diets for the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) remains underexplored. This study provides a systematic evaluation of BSFLM as a fishmeal substitute in M. rosenbergii diets, assessing growth performance, nutrient digestibility, hepatopancreatic biochemistry, intestinal microbiota composition, and phosphorus discharge. Five isonitrogenous experimental diets were formulated, with BSFLM replacing 0 (control, BSFLM0), 10% (BSFLM10), 20% (BSFLM20), 40%

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664078 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature