Sustainable Protein Transitions: A Comprehensive Review of Insect Meal in Broiler Diets—Nutritional Value, Immunomodulatory Effects, Gut Health Interactions, and Future Perspectives
Simple Summary Broiler diets primarily rely on soybean meal and fishmeal, both of which carry significant environmental costs. Insect meal, principally from black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens), is one of the few alternatives that can reasonably close that gap. Beyond supplying a strong amino acid profile, inse...