Table 6.
Absolute daily intake and calculated metabolizable energy (ME) intake of dogs fed BSFL1 for an acceptance trial (trial 1)
| Intake measures | 5.0% BSFL meal | 10.0% BSFL meal | 20.0% BSFL meal | 2.5% BSFL oil | 5.0% BSFL oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute intake, g/d | 237.3 ± 15.66 | 225.1 ± 13.05 | 210.2 ± 15.83 | 207.3 ± 15.48 | 249.3 ± 15.18 |
| ME intake, kcal | 827 ± 54.6 (406 to 1394) | 800 ± 46.4 (489 to 1421) | 746 ± 56.2 (355 to 1315) | 729 ± 54.5 (331 to 1342) | 882 ± 53.7 (578 to 1414) |
1BSFL, black soldier fly larvae, Hermetia illucens.
Adult Beagle dogs (n = 20/dietary treatment) were offered assigned diets for 2 d, and intake was monitored daily. Data are presented as mean ± SEM (Min − Max).