Vol. 2, No. 2 (2026)
Table of Contents
Effects of Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio Molitor) Larvae Meal on Growth Performance, Hematological Parameters, Organ Characteristics, and Intestinal Morphometry of Sasso Broiler Chickens Reared in the Southwestern Area of Lomé, Togo
Nassi Guidi Hoeness Inaudi, Agboka Komi, Essen Paulinus Ogbonnaya, Pitala Wéré
Abstract: The scarcity, high cost, and competition for conventional protein sources have made insects a valuable alternative for poultry feed, offering rich nutrition and a lower environmental footprint. This study evaluated the effects of two animal protein sources: fish meal (FM) and Tenebrio...
Influence of Different Substrates on The Production and Nutritional Composition of Tenebrio Molitor Larvae
NASSI GUIDI Hoeness Inaudi, AGBOKA Komi, ESSEN Paulinus Ogbonnaya, ATTIVI Komi, VINAKPON Guénnolé, TONA Kokou
Abstract: To address one of the challenges facing the poultry sector, novel feed ingredients such as insect larvae particularly Tenebrio molitor are emerging as viable alternatives to traditional protein sources. This research investigated which substrate (wheat bran, corn bran, and their combi...
Species Richness and Distribution of Insects and Vertebrates Across Different Ecosystems: Ecological Determinants, Spatial Patterns, and Conservation Implications
Daniel Matthew Clarke
Abstract: Insects and vertebrates collectively dominate animal biodiversity, yet they exhibit fundamentally different patterns of species richness, distribution, and vulnerability to environmental change. This review synthesizes current knowledge on species richness patterns across terrestrial,...
Global Patterns of Insect and Animal Diversity: Ecological Drivers, Biogeographical Mechanisms, and Contemporary Conservation Challenges
Joseph Mwangi Kamau, Carlos Alberto Silva Santos
Abstract: Understanding the distribution of life on Earth remains a central challenge in biodiversity science, with implications for conservation in an era of rapid global change. This review synthesizes current knowledge on global patterns of insect and animal diversity, examining the ecologic...
Role of Insects and Animals in Maintaining Ecosystem Stability and Functional Diversity: Ecological Mechanisms, Trophic Interactions, and Conservation Implications
Fiona Margaret McKenzie
Abstract: Ecosystem stability and resilience depend fundamentally on the functional diversity of insect and vertebrate communities. This review synthesizes current understanding of how animals sustain ecosystem functioning through pollination, seed dispersal, nutrient cycling, biological contro...
Effect of Adding Grape Pomace Powder, Grape Oil, and Nano-Powder to the Diet on Physiological Characteristics and Oxidation Indicators of Broiler (308)
Forqan Q Mohammed Ali, Fadhil Rasool Abbas Al-Khafaji
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding grape pomace powder, grape seed oil, and grape seed nanopowder to broiler diets on physiological characteristics and oxidative stress markers. The experiment was conducted using 420 one-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks, randomly assigne...
Productive and Physiological variations in commercial laying hen flocks in different seasons in Iraq
Noor Ali Hussein, Saad Mohammed Hussein Kazem
Abstract: This study was conducted in one of the laying hen farms in Al-Kifl district over two periods: 1-11-2022 until 31-12-2022 and then from 1-7-2023 until 30-8-2023. In the two periods, the flock of Asia Brown laying hens (during the winter, 4400 laying Isa-Brownes hens were used and in th...