A5064691463- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Moringa oleifera research and applications
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Leaf Properties and Growth Measurement
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Food and Agricultural Sciences
University of Turin
2022-2025
Michigan State University
2024-2025
Michigan United
2025
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...
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...
Feed constitutes a crucial aspect of the environmental footprint within livestock sector. Therefore, development novel feed formulations holds potential to mitigate its impact. In this study, 96 birds from an autochthonous Italian dual-purpose chicken breed (Bianca di Saluzzo) were divided into two groups subject different dietary treatments: one group was fed conventional standard diet, while other received experimental soybean meal-free diet. The objective study growth performance, blood...
The slaughter performance and meat quality of two native Italian chicken breeds, Bionda Piemontese (BP, n = 64) Bianca di Saluzzo (BS, 64), were investigated. Two-way ANOVA, considering breed, sex, their interaction, was used to compare the properties birds slaughtered at 5, 6, 7, 8 months age. Subsequently, data analyzed using one-way ANOVA Duncan test evaluate differences between ages. BP breed produced a better carcass yield than BS age (p < 0.05). Breast moisture crude protein contents...
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...
This study investigated the effects of supplementing diet a slow-growing autochthonous chicken breed with dehydrated or live Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) on meat quality and sensory attributes. The research, conducted at University Turin, Italy, involved 144 male birds distributed in three experimental groups. control group (C) was fed basal which soybean meal completely substituted alternative ingredients. two groups were administered identical to but supplemented either whole black...
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,...
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%...
Cage-free housing systems for laying hens, and their accompanying guidelines, legislation, audits, are becoming more common around the world. regulations often specify requirements floor space cage height, but availability of three-dimensional can vary depending on system configurations. Little research has looked at how much vertical a hen occupies while flapping her wings, which is arguably most space-intensive behavior. Therefore, objective this study was to use depth sensing camera...
Hermetia illucens (HI) and Tenebrio molitor (TM) meals have widely been used in broiler chickens, but their mixture has never tested. This study investigated the effects of HI TM - alone as a (MIX, 1:1) on productive performance, nutrient digestibility, carcass traits, meat quality chickens. After assessing digestibility insect (72 26-day-old male broilers, 4 treatments, 9 cages/treatment, 2 birds/cage), total 420 1-day-old chicks were allotted to 7 diets for 37 days (6 pens/diet, 10...
Abstract This study presents specific baseline protocols and actionable recommendations for processing evaluating insect-derived products food feed applications, addressing current gaps in standardization market integration. Processing methods the utilization of are two critical aspects intrinsically linked to their applicability both purposes. Therefore, it is imperative direct research efforts towards these domains, aiming standardise procedures support broader adoption. Currently, thermal...
Abstract Background The inclusion of sustainable protein sources in poultry feed has become essential for improving animal welfare livestock production. Black soldier fly larvae are a promising solution due to their high content and However, most research focused on fast-growing breeds, while the effects native such as Bianca di Saluzzo, less explored. This study aimed evaluate impact BSFL supplementation diet slow-growing chickens, with focus growth, intestinal health meat quality final...
Abstract Cage-free housing systems for laying hens, and their accompanying guidelines, legislation, audits, are becoming more common around the world. regulations often specify requirements floor space cage height, but availability of three-dimensional can vary depending on system configurations. Little research has looked at how much vertical a hen occupies while flapping her wings, which is arguably most space-intensive behavior. Therefore, objective this study was to use depth sensing...
The use of soybean meal in animal feed is crucial for nutrition but has a significant environmental impact, especially related to deforestation and biodiversity loss. With the increasing demand sustainable agricultural practices, it becomes essential explore alternatives meal. This study evaluated effect soy-free diet, replaced with fava beans pea protein, on an Italian slow-growing chicken breed: Bianca di Saluzzo. results indicate that experimental diet did not compromise growth, final...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects high levels Tenebrio molitor dietary inclusion (15%) on molecular mechanisms that influence poultry health in a broiler chicken diet. global gene expression four tissues (breast, liver, jejunum, and caecum) evaluated using RNA-Seq approach. analysis differentially expressed genes suggested use leads overexpression related protein elongation required for tissue growth development gut liver. It would also appear contain nutrients reduce...