Influence of Diet Inclusion of Black Soldier Fly larvae (Hermetia illucen spp) (BSFL) Meal on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristic of Broiler Chicken

A study was conducted to determine the effects of bsfl meal on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chicken. Black soldier fly larvae is known as insect that contain a good quality of crude protein and various amounts of aminoacid. The diets were formulated into four different types of inclusion treatments. Each treatment received different amount of bsfl which are 0% of bsfl, 20% of bsfl, 40% of bsfl and 60% of bsfl. Thirty two (32) male broilers were tested throughout the production period, 42 days. Each treatments received eight replicates. Proximate analysis were conducted to determine the nutrient content of broiler meats. Feed intake, weight gains, dry matter weight (DM) , crude protein content (CP) and crude fat content (CF) were collected. The results showed that 20% has the highest intake and average live weight for the three phases. However 60% of the bsfl showed a positive result in average daily gain and feed conversion ration. In terms of carcass quality, overall, 20% of showed excellent result in dry matter and crude fat content in broiler meat. To conclude, the maximum number of bsfl can be used in feed formulation is 20% of bsfl inclusion. 20% of bsfl has the greatest result in growth performance and carcass characteristic without any adverse effect so that it can be replaced other expensive protein source with that particular inclusio