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To evaluate how partial substitution of soybean protein with black soldier fly larvae meal affects broiler thigh muscle and bone quality.

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal as an innovative feed source: analysis of its effect on broiler thigh quality

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To evaluate how partial substitution of soybean protein with black soldier fly larvae meal affects broiler thigh muscle and bone quality.
Conducted a trial with 131 Cobb 500 broilers over 37 days.
Altered diets to include 50% and 100% black soldier fly larvae meal in place of soybean protein.
Selected 30 birds for laboratory analysis focusing on muscle and bone characteristics.
Observed significant changes in thigh muscle growth and bone length with the 100% insect meal group.
The group receiving 100% insect meal had the highest average thigh weight at 279.23 g.
Longest tibia bone measured 91 mm in the 100% protein source group.

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This experiment shows the effects of insect meal on thigh quality in broilers, suggesting a sustainable feed alternative.

Drotárová et al. (2026) studied this question.

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