Effects of source and time of harvest on the proximate composition of maggot (Musca domestica) larva meal.
Ukanwoko A. I., Olalekan O. A.
Author Affiliation: Department of Animal Science, University of Port Harcourt, P. M. B. 5323 Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
International Journal of Livestock Research 5 : 84-90
Abstract : The effects of source of maggot meal and the time of harvest on the proximate composition of maggot meal were assessed. However, crude protein, fat, ash and crude fibre varied significantly (P0.05) with source. Maggot meal with egg attractant had the highest crude protein (45.84±0.17). Maggot meal without fly attractant had the least crude protein (39.58±0.17). The source of maggot meal also significantly (P0.05) affected fat content with fat content from maggot meal without fly attractant (19.12±0.123) and maggot meal with egg attractant (19.30±0.123) significantly higher than maggot meal with chopped mango attractant (16.34±0.123). Maggot meal with chopped mango attractant had the highest ash content (7.13±0.071). Maggot meal with egg attractant had the highest crude fibre (6.14±0.14). The effect of time of harvest also significantly (P0.05) affected the crude protein. The highest value was observed after 48 hours (58.06±0.22). Fat content was significantly (P0.05) increased with time of harvest. 120 hours (24.60±0.16) had the highest mean fat and the least was observed in 24 hours (0.00±0.00). The highest mean for crude fibre was observed in 120 hours (7.60±0.18). The least crude fibre was observed in 24 hours (0.00±0.00). These results will help improve methods of producing maggot meal for better productivity.