Postharvest processes of edible insects in Africa: A review of processing methods, and the implications for nutrition, safety and new products development

C Mutungi, FG Irungu, J Nduko, F Mutua… - Critical Reviews in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
In many African cultures, insects are part of the diet of humans and domesticated animals.
Compared to conventional food and feed sources, insects have been associated with a low …

A meta-analysis of the effects of insects in feed on poultry growth performances

N Moula, J Detilleux - Animals, 2019 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Today, insects are receiving great attention as a potential source of poultry
feed and the number of experiences is exploding. However, it is difficult to obtain an …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of Imbrasia belina worm as a poultry and fish feed. A review

S Moyo, PJ Masika, V Muchenje - Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences, 2019 - jafs.com.pl
This review is aimed to present the potential of Imbrasia belina as poultry and fish feed.
Imbrasia belina worms contain substantial amounts of proteins, fats, essential amino acids …

Phenotypic variability and population structure analysis of Tanzanian free-range local chickens

JR Mushi, GH Chiwanga, EN Amuzu-Aweh… - BMC veterinary …, 2020 - Springer
Background Free-range local chickens (FRLC) farming is an important activity in Tanzania,
however, they have not been well-characterized. This study aimed to phenotypically …

Enzyme activity and histological analysis of Clarias gariepinus fed on Imbrasia belina meal used for partial replacement of fishmeal

MM Rapatsa, NAG Moyo - Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2019 - Springer
An experiment was carried out to assess the effect of replacing fishmeal with mopane worm
meal in the diet of Clarias gariepinus. Juvenile C. gariepinus weighing 67.04±3 g were …

Comparative immunomodulatory efficacy of rosemary and fenugreek against Escherichia coli infection via suppression of inflammation and oxidative stress in broilers

SM Farouk, HG Abdel-Rahman, OA Abdallah… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
Broiler chickens are frequently infected with Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, which often
leads to the emergence of many diseases and high economic losses. Hence, the current …

[HTML][HTML] Physical characteristics and nutritional composition of meat and eggs of five poultry species in Kenya

M Chepkemoi, JW Macharia, D Sila… - … Research for Rural …, 2017 - lrrd.cipav.org.co
The physical characteristics and nutritional composition of eggs and meat vary among
different poultry species. Some poultry species are known to have better meat and egg …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of genotype on hatchability, growth, morphometric and carcass traits of Chicken

A Tadele, G Berhane, W Esatu, T Wassie - Journal of Agriculture and Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
The present study was conducted to assess the effect of genotype on hatchability, growth,
morphometric and carcass traits of the naked-neck, normal-feathered, and Tetra H chicken …

Comparative growth performance and carcass characteristics of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) and three chicken genotypes

G Zelleke, M Urge, G Animut, W Esatu… - Ethiopian Journal of …, 2022 - ajol.info
A study was conducted to compare the growth performance and carcass characteristics of
guinea fowl (GF) with Horro (HR) and Tilili (TL) local chickens, and Potchefstroom Koekoek …

Comparison of physicochemical characteristics and sensory attributes of four different chicken breeds from the genuine and selected local market

J Selamat, NANM Zaidy, NS Zakaria… - Journal of Food …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Village chicken is known as a high‐quality product perception and sold at high prices.
However, the authenticity of village chicken is doubted because colored chicken has been …