Insect Larvae Meal (Hermetia illucens) as a Sustainable Protein Source of Canine Food and Its Impacts on Nutrient Digestibility and Fecal Quality

El‐Wahab, Amr Abd; Meyer, Laura; Kölln, Mareike; Chuppava, Bussarakam; Wilke, Volker; Visscher, Christian; Kamphues, Josef

doi:10.3390/ani11092525

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“…The “food intake assessment” (palatability and speed of food intake) was divided into three scores in accordance with Abd El-Wahab et al [ 31 , 32 ]. Briefly, score 1 = lowest acceptance; score 2 = moderate acceptance; score 3 = maximum acceptance.…”

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Digestibility of a Lignocellulose Supplemented Diet and Fecal Quality in Beagle Dogs

El‐Wahab

Chuppava

Siebert

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Animals

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Lignocellulose (LC) might be used as a substitute fiber source for dogs as a strategy to decrease energy density and enhance gastrointestinal functionality. The objective of the present study was to compare the effects of including different levels of LC on apparent nutrient digestibility and fecal parameters (dry matter (DM), fecal score, and daily fecal output), as well as fecal fatty acid concentrations. Four diets were tested: control diet (no supplementation of LC; LC0), and three control diets diluted with increasing levels of LC: 1, 2, and 4% (LC1, LC2, and LC4). Six Beagle dogs (BW 17.1 kg ± 1.22) participated in a crossover experimental design. Before each experimental period, five days were used as a wash-out period. The fecal consistency was scored based on a 5-point scale (1 = very hard; 2 = solid, well-formed “optimum”; 3 = soft, still formed; 4 = pasty, slushy; and 5 = watery diarrhea). The results demonstrated that the organic matter apparent digestibility (p = 0.01) and nitrogen-free extract (NFE) (p < 0.01) was significantly lower for dogs fed LC4 compared to those fed LC0. Dogs fed LC2 and LC4 had a lower fecal consistency score (2.39 and 2.18, respectively; p < 0.05). The fecal DM was significantly the highest (p < 0.01), and the daily fecal output on fresh matter was lower (p < 0.05) when dogs were fed the LC4 diet compared with the LC0 diet. Including LC at 1% in the diet resulted in significantly higher fecal acidic pH levels. However, no differences among treatments were noted regarding fecal fatty acid concentrations.

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Digestibility of a Lignocellulose Supplemented Diet and Fecal Quality in Beagle Dogs

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Chuppava

Siebert

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“…For dogs fed commercial dry food based on lamb meal or BSFL, stool scores were not statistically different [ 99 ]. A study by Abd El-Wahab et al [ 100 ] compared the incorporation of BSFL meal compared to poultry meal (PM) in the diet of dogs in terms of digestibility and fecal characteristics. Following this trend, PM or BSFL meal was added to replace approximately 30% of the dry weight of the basic extruded diet.…”

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“…The fecal dry matter content was higher in dogs fed the PM diet (33.0%) compared to those fed the BSFL diet (28.0%). These studies have shown that the inclusion of BSFL meal in dog food can be an appropriate source of protein without adversely affecting nutrient digestibility and stool quality [ 100 ]. In the studies by Penazzi et al [ 101 ], two diets containing venison meal (CTRL diet) or black soldier larvae (BSF diet) as the main sources of protein were analyzed.…”

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Insects in Pet Food Industry—Hope or Threat?

Kępińska-Pacelik

Biel

2022

Animals

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Due to the increasing global population, the world cannot currently support the well-known techniques of food production due to their harmful effects on land use, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. The key answer is a solution based on the use of edible insects. They have always been present in the diet of animals. They are characterized by a very good nutritional value (e.g., high protein content and contents of essential amino acids and fatty acids, including lauric acid), and products with them receive positive results in palatability tests. Despite the existing literature data on the benefits of the use of insects as a protein source, their acceptance by consumers and animal caregivers remains problematic. In spite of the many advantages of using insects in pet food, it is necessary to analyze the risk of adverse food reactions, including allergic reactions that may be caused by insect consumption. Other hazards relate to the contamination of insects. For example, they can be contaminated with anthropogenic factors during breeding, packaging, cooking, or feeding. These contaminants include the presence of bacteria, mold fungi, mycotoxins, and heavy metals. However, insects can be used in the pet food industry. This is supported by the evolutionary adaptation of their wild ancestors to the eating of insects in the natural environment. The chemical composition of insects also corresponds to the nutritional requirements of dogs. It should be borne in mind that diets containing insect and their effects on animals require careful analysis. The aim of this article is to discuss the nutritional value of insects and their possible applications in the nutrition of companion animals, especially dogs.

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“…Considerable attention has been paid to them as a unique, sustainable and natural source of protein for people and pets. (El-Wahab et al, 2021). A research by (Kilburn et al, 2020) established that inclusion of crickets in dog diet was acceptable.…”

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“…According to Yamka et al (2019), it has been demonstrated that dogs will consume diets that are dry with BSFL meal content of 5, 10, or 20%. According to El-Wahab et al (2021), adding BSFL meal to dog food can be a suitable source of protein with no adverse impacts on the digestibility of nutrients or quality of the faeces.…”

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Dogs Owners’ Perception on the Use of Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens L (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Larvae as an Alternative Source of Protein in Dog Food in Kenya

Ngalo

Mukhebi

Otieno

2023

East Afr. j. agric. biotechnol.

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In recent years, pet owners have begun to show more consideration for their companion animals, which includes paying more attention to their nutrition. This is thought to be a strategy to protect the welfare and health of their animals. As feed and food, using insects has gained increased interest from industry, investigators, policymakers, and the general public globally. Owing to their rapid biomass turnover and dietary value, consideration of insects to serve as novel high-quality protein sources to replace the conventionally used sources for pet foods is gaining momentum. In the formulation of pet foods, ingredients made from black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are being investigated as sustainable substitutes for traditional animal-derived components. There is, however, limited information about using insects as a source of protein in dog food in Kenya

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Insect Larvae Meal (Hermetia illucens) as a Sustainable Protein Source of Canine Food and Its Impacts on Nutrient Digestibility and Fecal Quality

Cited by 15 publications

References 62 publications

Digestibility of a Lignocellulose Supplemented Diet and Fecal Quality in Beagle Dogs

Digestibility of a Lignocellulose Supplemented Diet and Fecal Quality in Beagle Dogs

Insects in Pet Food Industry—Hope or Threat?

Dogs Owners’ Perception on the Use of Black Soldier Fly, Hermetia illucens L (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Larvae as an Alternative Source of Protein in Dog Food in Kenya

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