Growing Importance and Rearing of BSF In Poultry Farming

The high price and poor quality of chicken feed these days is a problem for poultry farmers in developing countries. Insects are one possible source of protein for chicken feed. There is no direct competition between people and insects for poultry feed.in order to eat something. Examining current studies on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae meal as a substitute protein source for poultry feed is the aim of this study. The harmless black soldier fly is employed as a substitute protein source for animal feed and in the extraction of organic wastes, byproducts, and side streams. The results of several studies showed that BSF larvae meal could be safely and practically used as a protein concentrate in chicken feed. BSF larvae have high concentrations of calcium and phosphorus, as well as 35–42% crude protein with biological value and an amino acid profile resembling soybean meal (SBM). BSF larvae have comparable levels of lysine and methionine to those seen in meat diet. According to recent statistics, the nutritional value of BSF larvae is comparable to that of fish meals. Several authors proposed the theory that BSF larvae meal might improve the nutritional content of SBM or replace fish meal in grill diets without impairing the production line's ability to operate. When BSF larvae were fed to layers, their laying productivity and egg quality increased. The existing body of research generally supports the feasibility of substituting BSF larvae meal for fish meal and SBM either fully or partially. Reports state that growing chicks fed BSF larvae feed had no negative effects. Based on the performance of growing and laying birds, most of the research we reviewed indicated that the nutritional value of the growth of chicks given BSF larvae diet was either superior to or equal to that of SBM. Thus, the economy and ecology benefit from the addition of BSF larvae meal to the chicken feeding system.