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Mathematical modelling of thermal death kinetics to describe humane slaughter procedures via hot water immersion in black soldier fly and yellow mealworm larvae
Flávia Souza Almeida, Mariangeles Paloma Zacarias, Samuel Olutunde Durosaro…·Meghan Barrett
This paper develops mathematical models to determine humane slaughter conditions for black soldier fly and yellow mealworm larvae using hot water immersion, finding optimal temperatures and time-to-death thresholds.
DOI 10.64898/2026.10.14.758861