Amplicon sequence data from the gut microbiota of broiler chickens fed black soldier fly ( Hermetia illucens ) larvae-based diets

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze the gut microbiota of broiler chickens fed varying levels of black soldier fly larvae in their diets.
• Collected gut samples from broiler chickens fed 0%, 25%, 50%, and 100% black soldier fly larvae diets.
• Performed sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene to analyze microbiome composition.
• Generated amplicon sequence variants and taxonomic assignments for microbiome profiling.
• Identified distinct microbiota profiles based on the percentage of black soldier fly larvae in the diet.
• Higher levels of black soldier fly correlated with significant changes in microbial composition.
• The dataset supports potential insights into the effects of insect-based diets on gut health.