An in vivo evaluation of defatted black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) for beef cattle consuming a basal diet of forage

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dc.contributor.advisorDrewery, Merritt
dc.contributor.authorTasci, Kayra
dc.contributor.committeeMemberWickersham, Tryon
dc.contributor.committeeMemberAnderson, Ryan
dc.contributor.committeeMemberLane, Michelle
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-21T18:17:01Z
dc.date.available2023-04-21T18:17:01Z
dc.date.issued2023-04
dc.description.abstractIncreased food production demands have led to diminished natural resources and exacerbated pressure on livestock producers to increase output. Accordingly, there is a need to identify and investigate alternative livestock feeds that are economical and environmentally sustainable. Insect protein has been identified as an alternative to conventional protein sources, such as soybean meal (SBM), due to insect’s high feed efficiency and comparable protein concentrations. Specifically, black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) has received attention as livestock feed due to its scalability, nutritional value, and other characteristics. Recent feeding trials and economic analyses demonstrate promise for integrating BSFL into the cattle feeding industry. Data collected from this study will be integral to the insect rearing industry and provide a base for future in vivo studies investigating the feasibility of BSFL as cattle feed.
dc.description.departmentAgricultural Sciences
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dc.format.extent51 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationTasci, K. (2023). An in vivo evaluation of defatted black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) for beef cattle consuming a basal diet of forage (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/16626
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectinsect protein
dc.subjectsoybean meal
dc.subjectprotein supplementation
dc.subjectsustainability
dc.subjectbeef cattle
dc.titleAn in vivo evaluation of defatted black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) for beef cattle consuming a basal diet of forage
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.departmentAgricultural Sciences
thesis.degree.disciplineIntegrated Agricultural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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