Effect of the inclusion of housefly larva meal in diets on the production, quality, and nutritional composition of eggs from post-peak laying quails
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The effect of including 10% housefly larval meal in the diets of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) during the post-peak laying stage was evaluated. A completely randomized design was used to compare a control diet with a diet containing larval meal. Egg production, external and internal egg quality, and nutritional composition were assessed. Data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA), and means were compared using Tukey’s test. The diet containing 10% larval meal significantly increased egg production. External egg quality remained within commercial standards, although slight morphometric variations were observed without negative effects. Internal egg quality did not differ between treatments, with Haugh unit values and structural ratios remaining within appropriate ranges. Regarding nutritional composition, descriptive analysis indicated trends toward variation in some components, particularly ether extract, with no evident changes in total protein content. In conclusion, the inclusion of 10% housefly larval meal represents a promising alternative for improving productive performance in post-peak Japanese quail without adversely affecting egg quality.
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