Research Article

Effects of mealworm (Tenebrio Molitor L.) larvae supplementation to alfalfa hay at different levels on in vitro gas and methane production

Volume: 7 Number: 1 June 30, 2024
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Effects of mealworm (Tenebrio Molitor L.) larvae supplementation to alfalfa hay at different levels on in vitro gas and methane production

Abstract

The study was conducted to determine the effects of adding different levels of mealworm (Tenebrio Molitor L.) larvae to alfalfa hay on in vitro gas and methane production. For this purpose, mealworms were added to alfalfa hay at the rate of 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% of the dry matter. In the study, rumen fluid was obtained from the slaughterhouse (2 healthy beef cattle). In the study, gas production was found to be higher in the groups supplemented with mealworms (PL<0.05, PQ<0.05). Similarly, in vitro, organic matter digestibility and net energy for lactation increased in groups supplemented with mealworm larvae compared to the control (PL<0.05, PQ<0.05). While metabolic energy values increased linearly with the addition of mealworms, the quadratic effect was found to be insignificant. The effect of mealworm addition to alfalfa hay on in vitro methane production was found to be insignificant (P>0.05). As a result, it was determined that the use of mealworm larvae as a feed additive in ruminant feeds could increase the digestibility of alfalfa without affecting the methane production. Additionally, mealworms may increase the sustainability of ruminant feeding. However, it is recommended that these results be supported by in vivo studies at different levels.

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Ethical Statement

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Zootechny (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

February 20, 2024

Publication Date

June 30, 2024

Submission Date

November 21, 2023

Acceptance Date

December 4, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Hanönü, M., Özdemir, M., & Büyükkılıç Beyzi, S. (2024). Effects of mealworm (Tenebrio Molitor L.) larvae supplementation to alfalfa hay at different levels on in vitro gas and methane production. Erciyes Tarım Ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi, 7(1), 8-11. https://doi.org/10.55257/ethabd.1393914

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