Simple Summary Hermetia illucens (HI) is one of the most promising insect species that can
be exploited as alternative and sustainable feed ingredients in poultry farming. HI larvae can
grow on a wide range of decomposing organic substrates, thus transforming organic waste
into high-value feed products. When HI is included in the diets of different poultry species, it
provides positive results in terms of productive performance, the health status of the animals,
and overall product quality. However, a common drawback highlighted by most studies has …

This research is aimed at improving the fatty acid profile of Hermetia illucens larvae and
evaluating the effect of its inclusion on the apparent nutrient digestibility, feed choice, growth
performance and slaughter traits of growing broiler quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). H.
illucens larvae (IM) were reared on two different substrates: layer mash (IM1) and 50: 50
layer mash: fish offal (IM2). For the digestibility and feed choice trials, a total of sixty 16-day-
old quails were assigned to three dietary groups: commercial diet (Control= C), a diet …