The Inclusion of <i>Hermetia Illucens</i> Larvae Meal in the Diet of Laying Hens (Hy‐Line Brown) Affects the Caecal Bacterial Composition and Diversity
The consumption of H. illucens larvae meal showed beneficial effect on the microbiota of the caecum of laying hens, with 50% replacement showing the strongest positive effects, suggesting that this is the most effective amount under the given conditions. Further research should explore microbial functions and long-term impacts, and validate the optimal levels of insect meal inclusion.
Authors
- Tiziana Maria Mahayri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5975-2272)
- Fulvia Bovera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7201-3060)
- Jakub Mrázek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1907-3333)
- Elie Atallah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1892-7803)
- K. Fliegerová (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9439-8168)
- Giovanni Piccolo
- Giuseppe Moniello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2593-7102)
Institutions
- University of Sassari (IT)
- University of Milan (IT)
- Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics (CZ)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70650
- Primary Topic
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fondazione di Sardegna
- Università degli Studi di Sassari