Effects of Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal (Hermetia illucens L) as a Source of Protein on Boosting Performance, Carcass Quality, and Nutrient Digestibility of Village Chicken

Abstract

T here is a continuous increase in the growth of the an- imal husbandry industry in Indonesia, especially the poultry sector, due to the increasing demand for related products and population growth.The local village chicken plays an essential role in the lives of Indonesian and is associated with cultural development, especially in rural areas, where it is a major source of meat and eggs to fulfill the nutritional demands of the people.However, the development of local poultry in the country, especially village chicken, is still very slow compared to commercial chicken breeds.This condition is due to the relatively low genetic potential, inadequate management, and the use of traditional feeds with low quality (Nataamijaya, 2017).According to Budiansyah ( 2010), approximately 70-80% full-scale fabrication value of livestock business depends on the feed.Therefore, the optimal quality and quantity of feed are needed to improve growth.One of the effects of Covid-19 is the disruption in the supply of mostly imported protein source feedstuffs, such as fish and soybean meal.These ingredients are required to formulate a ration containing balanced nutrition to meet the needs of poultry for optimal production.Consequently, the price of these feed ingredients is increasing.

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