Research shows fly larvae can improve leg health

A recent study at Wageningen University and Research used live black soldier fly larvae as an environmental enrichment tool. The use of black soldier fly larvae triggered intrinsically motivated behaviours that can potentially promote activity and reduce leg problems, thereby improving broiler welfare. Studies show that in 2017 approximately 90-95% of European fast-growing broilers obtained a weight of 2-2.5 kg within 6 weeks. What we see is that rapid growth and leg problems have a serious imp