PS7-10. Utility and Functionality of Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Extruded Diets on Nutrient Digestibility, Fecal Metabolites, and Serum Chemistry in Senior Dogs.
Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal (BSFLM), a sustainable insect protein source, shows promise as a beneficial alternative ingredient in pet food formulations due to its high protein content and beneficial oil composition. Chitin, an insoluble fiber present in BSFL, may also modulate gut microbiota and production of short...