The present research studied for the first time potential application of fat derived from black soldier fly larvae (BSLF) in substitution to soybean oil diet broiler chickens: growth performances, feed-choice, blood traits, carcass characteristics and meat quality were considered this study. A total 150 male chicks (Ross 308) at one-day age randomly allotted 3 dietary treatments (5 replicates 10 birds/pen): a basal control (C group), same which was replaced by 50% (CH group) or 100% (H BSLF....

The objective of the present study was to evaluate effects partial or total replacement finisher diet soybean oil with black soldier fly (Hermethia illucens L.; HI) larva fat on growth performance, carcass traits, blood parameters, intestinal morphology and histological features broiler chickens. At 21 days age, a 120 male chickens (Ross 308) were randomly allocated three experimental groups (five replicates eight birds/pen). To basal control (C; 68.7 g/kg as fed oil), either 50% 100%...

The aim of this trial was to investigate the effects different inclusion levels a partially defatted black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens L.) larva meal on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profile, gut morphology and histological features piglets. A total 48 newly weaned piglets were individually weighed (initial body weight (IBW): 6.1 ± 0.16 kg) randomly allocated 3 dietary treatments (4 boxes as replicates/treatment 4 animals/box). BSF included at increasing (0%...

This study evaluated the effects of Tenebrio molitor (TM) larvae meal inclusion in diets for broilers. A total 160 male broiler chicks (Ross 708) at one-day age were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments: a control (C) group and three TM groups, which was included 50 (TM5), 100 (TM10), 150 (TM15) g/kg, respectively. The experimental isonitrogenous isoenergetic. Each consisted five pens as replicates (8 chicks/pen). After evaluation growth performance haematochemical parameters,...

Summary Insects are currently being considered as a novel protein source for animal feeds, because they contain large amount of protein. The larvae Tenebrio molitor ( TM ) have been shown to be an acceptable broiler chickens in terms growth performance, but till now, no data on histological or intestinal morphometric features reported. This study has had the aim evaluating effects dietary inclusion welfare, morphology and free‐range chickens. A total 140 medium‐growing hybrid female were...

The microencapsulated mixture of organic acids and pure botanicals (OA/PB) has never been evaluated in goats. aim this study was to extend the analysis mid-late lactating dairy goats, evaluating effects OA/PB supplementation on metabolic status, milk bacteriological composition characteristics, yield. Eighty Saanen goats were randomly assigned two groups: one group fed basal total balanced ration (TMR) (CRT; n = 40) other a diet that TMR supplemented with 10 g/head (TRT; for 54 days during...

Mastitis is the most important disease of dairy small ruminants affecting animal welfare, agricultural economy, and food safety. Only a few investigations on bacterial epidemiology udder infections have been performed. Aim study was to describe Italian mastitis in ruminant herds. An ad hoc electronic data collection module created by National Reference Center for Sheep Goat (C.Re.N.M.O.C). Public health veterinary laboratories Experimental Zooprophylactic Institutes (EE.ZZ.II) (n = 10) were...

Abstract The commercial broiler chicken strains are the result of successful selection programmes. Most problems related to welfare arise from high growth rate and body weight. use environmental enrichments in intensive farming could have a positive effect on birds by increasing animal welfare. aim study was evaluate effects Hermetia illucens (HI) Tenebrio molitor (TM) live larvae diets chickens performance, carcass yield health status. A total 180 four‐day‐old male (Ross 308) were randomly...

The demand for sustainable and ethically farmed animal products is on the rise as consumers become more environmentally welfare conscious. need to diminish consumption of soybean meal urgent, companies are looking ways respond this necessity by alternatives meal. This study assessed impact introducing whole dehydrated live black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) into diet an indigenous chicken breed environmental enrichment. A total 144 39-day-old male Bianca di Saluzzo chickens were distributed...

In this study, a total of 200 male broiler chickens (Ross 308) were assigned to four dietary treatments (5 pens/treatment and 10 birds/pen) for two feeding phases: starter (0–11 days age) grower-finisher (11–33 age). A basal diet containing soy oil (SO) as added fat was used control group (C), tested against three experimental diets where the SO partially substituted by BSF larvae (BSF) or one types modified (MBSF1 MBSF2, respectively). The fats had high low ratio monobutyrin monoglycerides...

The literature on poultry welfare and behavior reports numerous promising effects derived from the administration of live or dehydrated black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as environmental enrichment; however, their use in slow-growing male chickens has never been evaluated. To fill this gap, we divided a total 144 Bianca di Saluzzo chicks aged 39 days old into three experimental groups (six replicates, eight birds/replicate): control (C, no enrichment provided), (DL, 4.12% fed), (LL, 15.38%...

Abstract Foals commonly experience diarrhoea in the first weeks of life. Although this condition is rarely life-threatening, it can have significant health consequences. This study investigated whether new-born foals benefit from a dietary supplement nucleotides, as already demonstrated other species. Dietary nucleotides positive effects on rapidly proliferating tissues and are considered “semi-essential nutrients” since cells only limited capacity to synthesize these compounds. The aim was...

The present study has evaluated the effects of dietary partially-defatted black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens L.) larva meal on blood parameters, antioxidant status, and histological features organs broiler ducks. A total 192 female 3-days age Muscovy ducklings (Cairina moschata domestica) were divided into four treatments (0%, 3%, 6%, 9% BSF inclusion; 6 pens/treatment, 8 birds/pen). 12 ducks/treatment (2 birds/pen) slaughtered at 51 days samples collected to evaluate haematological...

The antimicrobial and immunostimulant proprieties of aromatic plant extracts have been widely described, but their effects on serum blood biochemistry in fish not. For this study, we assessed the changes biochemical parameters rainbow trout fed with a diet supplemented basil supercritical extract (F1-BEO). Our hypothesis was that treatment time would be associated 10 parameters. F1-BEO added to commercial feed (0.5, 1, 2, 3% w/w). were for 30 days, samples collected at 2 points (15 days). A...

The aquaculture sector plays a vital role in global food security, yet it grapples with significant challenges posed by infectious diseases. Piscine lactococcosis is one of the threats rainbow trout due to its potential cause severe economic losses through mortalities, reduced growth rates, and increased susceptibility other pathogens. It poses disease management strategies, impacting sustainability profitability farming. current study focuses on variations serum blood parameters farmed...

Agricultural by-products could be used as alternative raw materials in rabbit nutrition they have been found to highly nutritious and low cost feeding sources. The aim of this study was estimate the nutritive value potential use bilberry pomace (BP) for growing rabbits. A total 144 Grimaud rabbits (35 days old) were allotted four groups fed with a diet containing increasing level BP: BP0 (basal diet), BP5, BP10 BP15 0, 50, 100 150 g/kg respectively. Growth trial lasted 48 days; apparent...

Introduction This research has been aimed at evaluating the effects of live black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) ( Hermetia illucens ) on growth, slaughtering performance, and blood parameters medium-growing chickens. Methods A total 240, 28-day-old, Label Rouge Naked Neck chickens were allotted to four experimental groups, according gender (males-females) absence (control group, C) or presence (larvae L) a dietary supplementation with 10% BSFL, basis expected average daily feed intake (ADFI) (6...

The provision of environmental enrichments to Muscovy ducks could reduce the expression aggressive behaviors. aim present study was evaluate effects black soldier fly (BSF) and yellow mealworm (YM) live larva on duck performance, excreta corticosterone metabolites (ECM), behavior, blood parameters.A total 126 3-day-old female ducklings were allotted 18 pens (6 replicates/treatment, 7 birds/pen) assigned 3 experimental treatments: a control group fed commercial feed, two treatments feed plus...

The growing sensitivity of consumers about animal welfare and the awareness its impact on food security safety recently influenced international policies law scenario. To response to these needs, in 2018, Italian Ministry Health commissioned development a system named ClassyFarm able categorizes level risk arising from farm welfare. experts involved project provided specific checklists analyze different species housing system. developed measurement protocols consist both resource-based...

Abstract The overall beneficial effect of live black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) on the welfare broiler chickens, turkeys, and laying hens has already been discussed in literature. However, scant information is available regarding benefits feeding BSFL to medium‐growing chicken hybrids reared under organic/free‐range conditions, whose frequently cited as being inadequate. aim this research was advance our knowledge topic. To end, 240 label naked neck birds (Hubbard JA57 hybrid) were assigned,...

In 2001, antibodies to Brucella spp. were detected in the wild boar (Sus scrofa) population of Regional Park Piedmont, northwest Italy. This was first report swine brucellosis Italian wildlife, and response, we conducted a survey on boars culled park evaluate presence epidemiologic pattern Brucella. total, 2,267 serum samples 1,841 tissue collected tested from 2001 2007. Differences antibody infection prevalence among sampling years statistically significant (chi(2)=28.2, P<0.0001...

Summary The aim of the study was to evaluate markers acute phase response ( APR ) in eventing horses by measuring proteins APP (haptoglobin, H p, and serum amyloid A , SAA ), lysozyme, protein adducts such as pentosidine‐like PENT malondialdehyde MDA hydroxynonenal HNE total advanced glycation/glycoxidation end products AGE s), complete blood count lymphocyte subpopulations CD 4+, 8+ 21+) both at rest an competition. Blood samples were collected from eight Warmblood (medium age 10 ± 3)...

Background The breeding of lactating donkeys is increasing in Western Europe; with it the evaluation body condition growing importance since considered a key principle for their welfare. However, assessment complex task, several factors are involved. aim present study to investigate which animal-based indicators most reliable describe donkeys. For this purpose, new indicators, easy measure field conditions (including measurements, fatty neck score (FNS), dental score), recorded and...