Low-Fat <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Meal as a Component in the Broiler Diet: Growth Performance and Carcass Composition

<i>Tenebrio molitor</i> is considered a sustainable protein source for diets in poultry. It has been investigated in regard to the performance, health status, and product quality in different poultry species. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of low-fat <i>Tenebrio mol...

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Published in:	Insects
Main Authors:	Evgeni Petkov, Teodora Popova, Krasimir Dimov, Desislava Vlahova-Vangelova, Desislav Balev, Nikolay Kolev, Stefan Dragoev
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Subjects:	<i>Tenebrio molitor</i> low-fat insect meal broilers growth performance carcass quality
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/12/979

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