Publications by authors named "Dominik Dekleva"
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effects of live black soldier fly (BSF) and yellow mealworm (YM) larvae as environmental enrichment for 180 male Ross 308 broiler chickens over a 35-day period, measuring factors like plumage, behavior, leg health, and stress hormones.
- Results showed no significant impact on feathering, hock burns, or footpad health, but insect-fed chickens exhibited more stretching, wing flapping, and ground pecking compared to the control group.
- Overall, the introduction of live larvae, particularly YM, positively influenced certain behaviors in broiler chickens, suggesting potential benefits for animal welfare.
Black soldier fly and yellow mealworm live larvae for broiler chickens: Effects on bird performance and health status.
J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl)
October 2021
The commercial broiler chicken strains are the result of successful selection programmes. Most of the problems related to welfare arise from the high growth rate and body weight. The use of environmental enrichments in intensive farming could have a positive effect on birds by increasing animal welfare.
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