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preferred. The essential
attractive to ornamental
minerals calcium and
species, enticing even finicky
phosphorus contribute to
bone development and
rounded and nutritious diet.
eggshell formation in laying eaters to consume a well-
Providing calcium for bone
hens. The palatability of development in fish and
silkworm pupae encourages
chickens to consume feed
more readily, especially
beneficial for picky eaters or
during stressful periods.
Silkworm Pupae in
Ruminant Diets:
Revolutionizing Nutrient
Utilization
Insects, including silkworm
pupae, serve as a rich protein
source in ruminant diets.
Unveiling the Nutritional Marvel: When replacing traditional
protein sources like soybean
meal, insects alter the
Silkworm Pupae as a Super food for microbial population in the
rumen. Studies suggest that
Livestock and Beyond insect meal may reduce
methanogenicarchaea
by Ankit Alok Bagaria, Loopworm activity in the rumen,
contributing to lower
India, with its diverse but in the under explored addressing a limitation in methane production—a
silkworm varieties, is treasure trove – the pupae. many plant-based feed significant environmental
uniquely positioned to offer Silkworm pupae, with their ingredients. Adequate lysine benefit.
a spectrum of nutritional exceptional nutritional supply is vital for optimal Nutrient-rich silkworm pupae
products, addressing specific content, can be processed growth and feather enhance overall nutrient
dietary needs across the into high-quality protein development. utilization efficiency in
global animal husbandry supplements for livestock, Beyond protein, silkworm ruminants, showcasing their
landscape. With five unique poultry, and pets. pupae boast omega-3 fatty potential to revolutionize
farmed silkworm varieties in acids associated with heart livestock nutrition.
Silkworm Pupae in Chicken
its arsenal, India possesses health and immune function. Silkworm Pupae: A Delight
Diets: A Feathery Feast
the keys to unlock a new era Their inclusion in the diet for Fish and Birds
Integrating silkworm pupae
of sustainable, nutritious contributes to eggs with a
Ankit Alok Bagaria into chicken diets presents Silkworm pupae prove to be
animal and pet feed. India's favourable omega-3 fatty
numerous advantages owing a nutrient-rich source for the
prowess in sericulture lays acid profile. Maintaining a
to their impressive nutritional growth and health of
the foundation for a thriving balance between omega-3
profile. Rich in protein, ornamental fish and birds.
industry in silkworm-based and omega-6 fatty acids is
silkworm pupae play a vital Packed with essential
nutrition. Imagine a scenario crucial, and silkworm pupae
role in muscle development, nutrients, including proteins,
where the vast landscapes of provide the latter, ensuring a
feather growth, and overall fats, vitamins, and minerals,
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, harmonious fatty acid profile.
body maintenance in silkworm pupae support the
and West Bengal transform
chickens. Protein, an Xanthophylls, natural development of tissues,
into hubs of sustainable
essential component in pigments found in silkworm muscles, and organs in fish
silkworm farming. The
poultry diets, includes crucial pupae, enhance egg yolk and birds.
potential is not just in silk
amino acids such as lysine, colour, a desirable trait when The taste and texture of
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