Table 9.
First-limiting AA based on digestible indispensable AA scores (DIAAS)—like values1 of BSFL differing in age from NRC (2006) recommended allowances2
| Item3 | Puppies, (4 to 14 wk of age) | Kittens | Adult | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | Cats | |||
| BSFL0 | 87 (Trp) | 83 (Met) | 44 (Met) | 111 (Leu) |
| BSFL11 | 85 (Trp) | 76 (Met) | 40 (Met) | 111 (Arg) |
| BSFL14 | 95 (Met) | 79 (Met) | 42 (Met) | 114 (Arg) |
| BSFL18 | 103 (Thr) | 93 (Met) | 50 (Met) | 118 (Arg) |
| BSFL23 | 100 (Thr) | 96 (Met) | 51 (Met) | 117 (Arg) |
| BSFL29 | 95 (Thr) | 97 (Met) | 52 (Met) | 117 (Leu) |
1DIAAS-like values were calculated from the digestibility of AAs in cecectomized roosters.
2DIAAS-like values were calculated using the NRC (2006) recommended allowances of AAs for dogs and cats.
3BSFL0, day 0, day of hatch of black soldier fly larvae; BSFL11, day 11 of age of black soldier fly larvae; BSFL14, day 14 of age of black soldier fly larvae; BSFL18, day 18 of age of black soldier fly larvae; BSFL23, day 23 of age of black soldier fly larvae; BSFL29, day 29 of age of black soldier fly larvae.