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August 20, 2025East African Journal of Agriculture and BiotechnologyOpen Access

Determinants of Dog Owners’ Willingness to Feed Their Dogs on Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal in Kenya

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SNSusan NgaloAMA.W. MukhebiKOKenneth Otieno

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey finds 72% of dog owners in Nairobi and Kisumu willing to adopt BSFL-based diets, suggesting socio-economic factors affect acceptance.

Key Points

  • 72% of dog owners expressed a willingness to adopt black soldier fly larvae-based pet food, highlighting growing interest in sustainable food options.
  • Key motivators for adoption included perceived nutritional benefits at 70.83%, better dog appearance, and cost-effectiveness, driving acceptance.
  • Cross-sectional survey conducted with 384 dog owners in Nairobi and Kisumu, using semi-structured questionnaires for data collection.
  • Public education campaigns and veterinary engagement are crucial for promoting black soldier fly larvae as viable pet food alternatives.

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Ngalo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4088cf1dd9ea359ebe2bhttps://doi.org/10.37284/eajab.8.2.3519
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