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Detection of Helcococcus kunzii and Ignatzschineria ureiclastica/larvae has been made possible by recent advancements in microbiologic diagnostics. We report the first described case of polymicrobial bacteremia secondary to these two unique pathogens, and only the third case of I. ureiclastica/larvae bacteremia described in the United States. Myiasis has historically been thought of as an infestation. This case adds to the growing body of evidence that myiasis is potentially a vector for bacteria, and bacteremia, and the potential for the spread of other vector-borne diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Black Soldier Fly (BSF; Hermetia illucens) larvae are recognized for their ability to convert diverse organic materials into protein-rich biomass, depending on the substrate they consume. The composition of these substrates can significantly impact the nutrient profile and enzyme activities of the resulting maggot protein extract (MPE). Therefore, this exploratory research aimed to assess the nutrient content, protease, and cellulase activity of MPE obtained from BSF maggots reared on different substrates, with a specific focus on substrates A (comprising restaurant waste and rejected milk), B (layer manure), and C (kitchen waste). The results showed that maggot meal from layer manure had the highest protein content (45.36%) and the lowest fat content (18.44%). Amino acids in maggot meal contained high levels of glutamic acid, aspartic acid, alanine, valine, leucine, and isoleucine. Lauric acids were found in maggot meal from kitchen waste (33.79%), layer manure (32.18%), and restaurant waste and rejected milk (22.94%). Maggot meal from layer manure had the highest oleic acid content (15.13%). The protein concentration of MPE from various substrates ranged from 0.56 to 0.601 mg/ml (at 60% w/v ammonium sulfate saturation) and 0.555 to 0.609 mg/ml (at 70% ammonium sulfate saturation). The protease activity of MPE from layer manure substrates exhibited optimum activity and stability in neutral to alkaline pH, with activity levels of 0.748 U/mg at pH 7.0 and pH 11.0 (at 60% w/v ammonium sulfate saturation) and 0.774 units/mg at 70% w/v ammonium sulfate saturation. The highest cellulase activity was found in MPE from kitchen waste, which remained stable at pH 5.0-11.0. In general, maggots from different substrate sources exhibited distinct nutrient profiles and enzyme activities. Protein extract from maggots grown in layer manure showed the most suitable nutrient profile for use as an alternative source of protein feed and protease enzymes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Feed is the largest aspect of cost expenditure in the operation of aquaculture activities. One commodity that is widely cultivated is catfish, which is easy to adapt, easy to maintain, and has a faster harvest time. The purpose of this study was to analyze the cost savings of catfish enlargement feed using supplementary Magot feed. Catfish enlargement business with a stocking amount of 3000 tails for Mr. Joko and 2000 tails for Mr. Munazi with a percentage of feed expenditure, namely 62% for Mr. Munazi and 55% for Mr. Joko. Both of them provide additional magot feed resulting in a profit of 1,075,000 IDR, for Mr. Munazi and for Mr. Joko of 2,040,000 IDR, with an R / C ratio value of Mr. Munazi 1.326 > 1 and Mr. Joko 1.463 > 1 so that their business is feasible to run. And can save costs for the procurement of pellets amounting to 1,260,000 IDR, and Mr. Joko 1,600,000 IDR or 38% for Mr. Munazi and 45% for Mr. Joko when compared to using 100% pellets.

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Manual ground searches and cadaver dogs are traditional methods for locating remains, but they can be time‐ and resource‐intensive, resulting in the decomposition of bodies and delay in victim identification. Therefore, thermal imaging has been proposed as a potentially useful tool for detecting remains based on their temperature. This study investigated the potential of a novel search technique of thermal drones to detect surface remains through the detection of maggot mass temperatures. Two trials were carried out at Selangor, Malaysia, each utilizing 12 healthy male Oryctolagus cuniculus European white rabbits and DJI Matrice 300 RTK drone China, equipped with a thermal camera; Zenmuse H20T to record the thermal imaging footage of the carcasses at various heights (15, 30, 60–100 m) for 14 days for each trial. Our results demonstrated that the larval masses and corresponding heat emissions were at their largest during the active decay stage; therefore, all the carcasses were observable in thermal images on day 5 and remained until day 7. Statistical analyses showed that (1) no statistically significant differences in thermal images between clothed and unclothed subjects (p > 0.05); (2) 15 m above ground level was proven to be the optimal height, as it showed the greatest contrast between the carcass heat signature and the background (p < 0.005). Our data suggested the potential window of detection of thermal signatures was detectable up to 7 days post‐deposition. This could be an important guideline for the search and recovery teams for operational implementation in this tropical region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Live black soldier fly (BSF) maggots serve as an alternative feed for ducks and other poultry, boasting a protein composition similar to fish meal. The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of live BSF maggot supplementation as a protein source on increasing duck daily production, feed conversion ratio, and egg quality. A total of 120 female Alabio ducks aged 7 months were randomly divided into 24 cages with four treatments and six replications. Each cage consisted of five ducks. Performance parameters such as daily egg production, feed conversion ratio, and egg mass production were evaluated, along with the quality of duck eggs, including egg weight, yolk weight, yolk crude protein, and albumen crude protein. The results revealed that protein levels did not significantly affect feed consumption during the laying phase for ducks. However, the comparison of duck day production between treatment groups indicated that ducks receiving lower protein levels (13.43%) exhibited lower production, compared to those with higher protein levels (18.29%). Furthermore, feed protein content had a notable impact on egg weight, yolk weight, and albumen crude protein. The study demonstrated a significant increase in egg yolk weight, while the percentages of egg yolk weight and eggshell weight showed no significant differences. In conclusion, this research suggests that supplementing duck diets with live BSF maggots can enhance egg quality and performance parameters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pengelolaan limbah organik Maluku Utara masih menjadi masalah bagi lingkungan. Salah satu cara pengelolaan limbah organik yaitu memanfaatkan maggot sebagai pengurai bahan organik. Maggot memiliki beberapa kelebihan yaitu mampu bertahan di kondisi lingkungan yang ekstrim dan mampu mereduksi bahan organik dalam waktu yang cepat. Selain itu, maggot memiliki kandungan protein yang tinggi berkisar antaa 40-50% dari bobot tubuhnya. Kelebihan yang dimiliki oleh maggot sangat berpotensi dikembangkan menjadi produk pakan untuk ternak ayam. Besarnya jumlah kebutuhan pakan ternak ayam dan harganya yang mahal, menjadikan maggot berpotensi sebagai pakan alternatif. Oleh karena itu, tim pelaksana Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini melaksanakan sosialisasi di Kelurahan Fitu, Kecamatan Ternate Selatan, Kota Ternate. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini mensosialisasikan manfaat budidaya maggot dalam pengurai limbah organik rumah tangga menjadi wirausaha yang ramah lingkungan. Metode pelaksanaannya yaitu dengan melakukan budidaya maggot kemudian melaksanakan sosialisasi dengan metode ceramah dan diskusi. Hasil kegiatan ini yaitu meningkatnya animo masyarakat untuk mengelolah limbah organik menggunakan maggot dan menginspirasi untuk menjadikannya wirausaha pakan ternak dalam bentuk kemasan yang siap dipasarkan. Hasil evaluasi juga menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang maggot dan menciptakan antusias positif warga untuk mengadakan budidaya maggot pengurai limbah organik.

Ayam petelur merupakan salah satu ternak unggas yang dapat menghasilkan produk hewani berupa telur dan daging sehingga biasa disebut dwiguna. Ayam petelur dalam pemberian pakan dapat menggunakan pakan alternatif berupa Maggot Black Soldier Fly (BSF). Maggot Black Soldier Fly (BSF) merupakan salah satu jenis insekta yang memiliki kadar protein tinggi dan dapat digunakan sebagai bahan baku pakan ternak. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian tambahan variasi kombinasi tepung maggot 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% terhadap kadar glukosa dan asam urat darah ayam petelur. Penelitian telah mendapatkan Keterangan Laik Etik No. 010-KEP-UB-2023. Pengambilan sampel darah penelitian dilakukan pada ayam Isa brown fase layer berumur 22 minggu. Pemeriksaan kimia darah dilakukan untuk melihat kadar glukosa dan asam urat darah menggunakan alat Sinocare Safe® AQ UA. Data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisa menggunakan metode one-way ANOVA lalu dilanjutkan dengan uji Tukey untuk mengetahui perbandingan antar kelompok perlakuan. Hasil kadar glukosa darah ayam petelur fase layer yang diberi tambahan variasi kombinasi tepung maggot tidak memiliki perbedaan yang signifikan dengan nilai (P>0,05). Pemberian perlakuan pakan pada semua kelompok tidak memberikan pengaruh terhadap kadar glukosa. Hasil kadar glukosa yang didapatkan pada penelitian berada dalam kisaran 188,60-199,80 mg/dL. Hasil kadar asam urat pada ayam petelur fase layer yang diberi tambahan variasi kombinasi tepung maggot 25% dan 50% tidak berbeda nyata dengan pemberian 100% tepung ikan. Kelompok pemberian pakan 50% tepung maggot dan 75% tepung maggot dapat meningkatkan kadar asam urat sama dengan kelompok kontrol negatif yang diberi pakan komersial. Hasil kadar asam urat yang didapatkan pada penelitian berada dalam kisaran 3,90-7,16 mg/dL. Rekomendasi persentase tepung maggot yang dapat digunakan untuk tambahan pakan ayam petelur fase layer adalah 25%.

Chrysomya megacephala and C. rufifacies are globally predominant species of blowflies that are amongst the primary colonisers of decomposing carcasses. The development of blowflies has been studied extensively to estimate the minimum postmortem interval (PMImin). This article evaluates the effect of aluminium phosphide (AlP) on the larval morphometry and life cycles of C. megacephala and C. rufifacies. The rabbits were given different dosages of AlP and their livers were excised to rear C. megacephala and C. rufifacies. Through multiple-regression analysis, we assessed the overall impact of varying dosages of AlP on larvae of both species. AlP accelerated development until pupation, whilst the time until emergence remained the same. At higher concentrations, AlP had a positive effect on the development of these species. Since both species are abundant, forensic entomology studies examining the effect of AlP on morphometry and developmental stages would provide valuable information to investigators assessing PMImin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This service activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills of fish farming residents regarding cultivating fruit fly larvae (BSF maggots) as an alternative feed for fish pond production in Pangkep Regency. Implementing this service used training and assistance in making alternative feed products. The evaluation instrument for this activity was an interview guide and practice, then analyzed descriptively. This activity showed that training activities on cultivating fruit larvae as alternative feed provided benefits and positive impacts for fish farmers, where farmers could make an alternative feed from fruit fly larvae that was cheaper and had high nutritional value.

Highlight Research • Use of maggot oil as an addition to feed can increase the level of feed consumption of carp. • The addition of maggot oil ( illucens) had a significant effect (P

Maggot is an organism that has a high protein content that can be used as natural food for carnivorous fish. Maggot growth media is available in abundance and contains organic matter nutrients. This study aims to determine the best growing media for BSF maggot larvae (Hermatia illucens) which are added to eco-enzymes for maggot population and growth. This research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 7 treatments and three replications. The media used were tofu dregs, sago dregs, coconut dregs and a mixture of these media, all media were added with 40 mL/Kg of eco-enzyme. Parameters observed were maggot population, relative length, relative weight and nutritional content in maggot. The results of the study showed that the best number of population in the combination of sago dregs and coconut dregs media was 1,1787.51 heads, relative length growth in coconut dregs growth media was 492.88%, relative weight growth in tofu dregs growth media was 672.22% and analysis of protein content of 18.79% in growth media a combination of sago pulp and coconut pulp with the addition of eco-enzymes produced the best population results with complete amino acid content.

Abstract Chrysomya albiceps (Calliphoridae) is among the earliest successional fauna on human and animal cadavers. Some immature Calliphoridae can be useful for determination of post-mortem interval. Toxins, particularly pesticides, can affect the rate of insect growth. Aluminum phosphide (AlP) is an affordable insecticide that has not been adequately entomotoxicologically evaluated. So, the impact of AlP on the developmental rate of different stages of C. albiceps was investigated. Larvae of C. albiceps were reared on the rabbit carcasses containing AlP as a treated group, and distilled water as a control group. The substances were administered by a gastric tube. The duration needed for development of C. albiceps stages was documented. Body length, width and weight of larvae were measured after 24, 48, 72 and 96 h from egg hatching. The duration of development increased significantly in the treated group compared to the control group. Larvae body measurements were significantly smaller in the treated group than in the control group. Therefore, it was demonstrated that AlP significantly influences the size of C. albiceps larvae and extends their development. During forensic application, interpretation of C. albiceps data should be used with caution when aluminum phosphide may be the cause of death.

The objective of this study was to asses the effect of different feeding substrates (FS), harvesting times (HT), and the interaction between FS and HT on the chemical composition of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). The experiment used a 4 x 2 factorial arrangement with two main factors, FS (T1, T2, T3, T4), and HT (15-d and 20-d). Thus, there were eight treatment combinations, all together with five replications. The results show that there was no interaction (P>0.05) between FS and HT on dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude lipid (CL), phosphorus (P), gross energy (GE), and amino acid contents. The ash content of BSFL grown on T2 media and harvested on day 15 was higher (P

The demand for common carp (Cyprinus carpio) either its seed or consumption measures has increased every year. Fish growth can be increased by adding nutrients in the form of animal oil sources. An alternative ingredient that can be used to support fish growth with good nutritional content and relatively inexpensive is maggot oil or black soldier fly (H. illucens) oil. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of maggot oil (H. illucens) in artificial feed on the growth performance of common carp and to determine the best dose of maggot oil. This study used a complete randomized design (CRD) with four treatments and three replicates: A, B, C, and D with the addition of maggot oil doses of 0%, 10%, 15%, and 20%, respectively. The test fish used was a common carp fry measuring 3.59±0.06 cm, 0.79±0.05 g. Observation time was 30 days with a stocking density of 15 fish/aquarium. The results showed that the addition of maggot oil (H. illucens) had a significant effect (P<0.05) on TFC, FCR, FUE, SGR, and survival. Based on the results of the study, the best dose was obtained in the addition of 15% maggot oil with value of TFC 10.57±0.26 g, FCR 1.52±0.03, FUE 65.43±1.54%, SGR 1.57±0.04%/day, and SR 95.56±3.85%. For further research, it is possible to use magot oil to increase carp production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Bukit Nobita Tourism Area is being developed by Kelurahan Kampung Jua Nan XX, Kota Padang, in collaboration with FMIPA UNAND, one of which is the Department of Biology. Nowadays, a waste management program is being designed. This program is similar to the existing Bank Sampah mission in Bukit Nobita, but Bank Sampah only manages inorganic waste, leaving organic waste problems unresolved. As a result, the team from the Department of Biology of FMIPA UNAND proposed processing organic waste with black soldier fly maggots (Hermetia illucens). The cultivation training of maggots was carried out in this program in collaboration with Pokdarwis, the PKK group, and MBKM students. The activity occurred at the Kantor Lurah Kampung Jua Nan XX and the Minagot Sumbar Maggot BSF Research and Cultivation House, Kota Padang. The program was held from November to December 2022. The cultivation of Black Soldier Fly maggots by the community in the Bukit Nobita tourism area is expected to convert organic waste into organic fertilizers, the maggots can be processed into animal and fish feed, and it can also become an educational attraction that provides an exciting experience for visitors to the Bukit Nobita Tourism Area.

Isu lingkungan yang terjadi disebabkan oleh salah satu faktor minimnya kesadaran dan pengetahun masyarakat terkait pengelolaan limbah rumah tangga. Dampak lingkungan yang tercemar dapat berpengaruh terhadap kondisi kesehatan, sosial dan ekonomi masyarakat. Pengelolaan limbah di kabupaten Halmahera Barat masih berupa pengelolaan open dumping. Pengelolaan limbah menggunakan sistem ini dapat mencemari lingkungan. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya upaya untuk mencegah dampak limbah terhadap lingkungan sebelum menyebabkan dampak yang lebih buruk. Salah satu upaya yang bisa dilakukan adalah membuat komposter dengan memanfaatkan pengurai berupa BSF (Black Soldier Fly) atau biasa dikenal dengan sebutan maggot. Perlu diadakan kegiatan pelatihan agar masyarakat mampu membuat komposter secara mandiri. Sehingga tujuan dari pelatihan ini yaitu tercipta masyarakat yang mandiri dan terampil dalam pemilahan limbah rumah tangga sesuai jenisnya dan dapat membuat komposter sederhana dari bahan limbah.

Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah pengelolaan sampah berbasis masyarakat hingga mampu menghasilkan produk berkelanjutan yakni maggot dan pupuk organic meliputi memproduksi, mengemas hingga memasarkan produk berkelanjutan sehingga tercapai kemandirian ekonomi. Metode yang kami lakukan adalah focus discussion group, workshop dan pendampingan pengemasan poduk. Hasilnya mitra terjadi peningkatan pemahaman terkait budidaya maggot dan pembuatan pupuk organik, peningkatan jumlah produksi dan jenis produk serta terjadi kemandirian ekonomi. Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat pengembangan produk lokal maggot dan pupuk organik dari kotoran kambing adalah sebagai berikut pengembangan produk lokal seperti maggot dan pupuk organik dari kotoran kambing memiliki potensi yang besar untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat.

Sampah merupakan masalah yang dihadapi seluruh negara di dunia termasuk Indonesia. Potensi peningkatan jumlah sampah ini disebabkan karena sampah yang tidak dikelola dengan baik. Namun, saat ini desa-desa di Banyuwangi mulai melakukan pengelolaan sampah salah satunya di Desa Benelan Lor. Karena meningkatnya volume sampah organik yang dihasilkan masyarakat dan dampaknya terhadap lingkungan, maka diperlukan pengolahan yang tepat untuk menangani sampah organik yaitu budidaya maggot. Kendala yang dialami mitra seperti suhu dan kelembapan media dan tempat untuk budidaya, lokasi yang yang tidak terlindungi dari predator sehingga mengakibatkan gagalnya budidaya maggot sebelumnya. Sehingga perlu adanya media budidaya maggot BSF yang mampu mengatur suhu maupun kelembapan udara serta terlindung dari predator alami. Pelaksanaan kegiatan diawali dengan melakukan survei, mendesain alat, pembuatan alat, pelatihan penggunaan alat, dan penyerahan alat. Kegiatan ini diharapkan mitra mampu mengurangi sampah organik atau mitra dapat mengelola sampah secara mandiri dan mendukung peningkatan perekonomian masyarakat Desa Benelan Lor.

Karang Taruna in Padukuhan Bulu, Semanu, Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, has been cultivating catfish since 2018. The problem is that the cost of feed was getting higher so farmers' income was getting lower. This community service aims to introduce and provide mentoring for maggot cultivation for cheap catfish feed so that it can bring benefit to the catfish farming business. From observation and problem identification by the community service team, a program was arranged to produce cheap feed with maggot ingredients, so that the catfish farm can operate more economically and the farmers' incomes can be increased. The activity was carried out for four months, starting from the preparation of making maggot lair cages, maintaining maggot from eggs, and using it as maggot cages. The target is to provide cheaper catfish feed as a substitute for factory-made commercial feed. The results obtained were that Karang Taruna members managed to get catfish feed made from maggots, at a cheaper cost. Besides that, the level of catfish production increased (an increase in income of Rp. 366,000 per pond per period). Hopefully, this activity can be followed up by the local government and the welfare of the younger generation can be improved on an ongoing basis.

Goldfish is one type of freshwater fish that is quite popular with the public. This study aims to determine the absolute length growth, absolute weight growth and feed efficiency of carp (Cyprinus carpio) fry. This research was conducted on 26 July – 04 November 2022 at the Curug Barang Freshwater Seed Center. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 4 replications. The treatments used were: artificial feeding (A), Daphnia sp feeding (B), Tubipex sp 50% + Daphnia sp 50% combination feeding (C), and Tubipex sp feeding (D). Seed maintenance was carried out for 30 days. During rearing, fish were fed 3 times a day at 08.00, 13.00 and 18.00 WIB. Observation of absolute length, absolute weight, is done every 10 days. The growth in absolute length of carp seeds reared with different types of feed showed significantly different results (P<0.05). The highest absolute length was in the Tubifex sp (D) treatment, which was 1.86 cm and the lowest was in the artificial feed treatment (A), which was 0.78 cm. The absolute weight growth of carp seeds reared by giving different types of feed showed significantly different results (P<0.05). The highest absolute weight growth was found in the Tubifex sp (D) treatment, namely 2.45 grams. The most effective feed efficiency during fish rearing for 30 days was in the feed treatment Tubifex sp (D) with a value of 97.97% and the lowest was in the artificial feed treatment (A) with a value of 72.90%. The survival rate ranges from 99.16 - 99.25%. The survival rates for the Dhapnia sp (B), Dhapnia sp + Tubifex sp (C), Tubifex sp (D) treatments showed significantly different results (P<0.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Feed that has a high nutritional content can increase fish growth. One of the natural feeds that can be used is maggot which can be given to fish and can be cultivated by humans so that its availability is always continuous. This research aims to find out the combination of maggot feed with commercial feed as an effort to reduce feed costs in aquaculture activities. This research was conducted in March − November 2022 with a trial period of 28 days on May 9 − June 9, 2022. This study used a completely randomized design with 4 treatments (40% maggot + 60% commercial feed, 50% maggot + 50% commercial feed, maggot 60% + 40% commercial feed, and Control) and 3 replications. The fish used were Nile Tilapia measuring 4.00 g obtained from the Bayongbong Fisheries Technical Implementation Unit and then randomly stocked into 12 containers. The test parameters included length growth, weight growth, specific weight growth rate, feed efficiency, and survival rate. The results showed that giving maggot combined with commercial feed had a significant effect on the length growth, weight growth, and specific weight growth rate (P<0.05). The best growth was found in treatment of 50% maggot + 50% commercial feed (length growth 3.500 ± 0.100 cm, weight growth 4.400 ± 0.111 g, and specific weight growth rate 3.780 ± 0.017%/day). The combination of maggot and commercial feed had no significant effect (P>0.05) on the survival rate and feed efficiency of Nile Tilapia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: To describe a case of bilateral facultative ophthalmomyiasis externa due to Calliphoridae in a 30-year-old male assault victim at a suburban hospital in New York and review the relevant literature. Observations: An adult male was found to have maggot infestation of both eyes and severe secondary injury to the left cornea and ocular surface. He was treated with manual larvae removal, oral ivermectin, broad spectrum IV antibiotics, and topical antibiotics. Anterior segment reconstruction was required. Conclusions and importance: We report the first case of ophthalmomyiasis due to Calliphoridae in the United States and document the vision threatening potential of this rare condition. Timely examination by an ophthalmologist with early debridement may help prevent vision-threatening sequelae.

Pengelolaan sampah di desa di Indonesia seringkali diabaikan dibandingkan dengan pengelolaan sampah di kota. Selain itu, sampah organik masih mendomininasi dibandingkan sampah anorganik. Banyaknya sampah organik yang harus diatasi memunculkan berbagai solusi. Salah satunya dengan biokonversi melalui budidaya maggot. Maggot mengonsumsi sampah organik sehingga dianggap mampu menyelesaikan masalah sampah organik. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan di Desa Gempol, Karanganom, Klaten, Jawa Tengah. Sasaran pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah masyarakat desa. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan atau sosialisasi dengan menggunakan tokoh-tokoh pengusaha maggot Black Soldier Fly (BSF). Hasil dari pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah masyarakat lebih berminat untuk membudidayakan maggor BSF. Namun, masih ada beberapa orang yang ragu karena takut tidak berhasil.

Wound assessment is important in monitoring the effectiveness of treatment in chronic wounds. Therefore, a holistic approach is needed when evaluating effective wound treatment. Most chronic wounds require complementary treatment approaches and conventional treatments in modern medicine. This research was carried out by compiling studies on the past, present, and future of maggot (medical larvae) that cure nonhealing/hard-to-heal wounds; therapeutic larva types, therapy method, healing mechanism, wound healing effect with clinical studies, different usage areas and biological activities of the larvae and the metabolite components in the secretions that provide these activities. In conclusion, medical larvae applied with traditional and complementary medicine techniques to treat nonhealing, difficult-to-heal wounds have a wound-healing effect. However, more research is needed to identify the metabolite components in their secretions that provide their mechanism of action and biological activities.

Utilization of maggot as a substitute for protein source feed ingredients can be a solution to overcome the high cost of feed. However, the inappropriate growth media caused the growth of maggots to be inhibited. Palm kernel cake, vegetable and fruit waste have high nutritional content which has the potential as a medium for growing maggots. The purpose of this study was to determine the best growth of maggot on various growing media. The treatments given in this study were P0A = 100% palm kernel cake; P0B = 100% vegetable and fruit waste; P1 = palm kernel cake 75% + vegetable and fruit waste 25%; P2 = palm kernel cake 50% + vegetable and fruit waste 50%; P3 = palm kernel cake 25% + vegetable and fruit waste 75%. The results showed that the use of growing media from mixing 25% palm kernel cake + 75% vegetable and fruit waste (P3) gave better results as a growth medium for the effectiveness of the growth of maggot. This is due to the nutritional needs of maggots for its growth have been met from the nutritional content and organic matter available in optimum quantities in the growing media. It was concluded that the growing media from palm kernel cake with vegetable and fruit waste had effectiveness in increasing the growth of maggot.

The human myiasis or infestation of larvae of various species of fly bots is uncommon but interesting health challenge in some parts of the world. The basic knowledge of this disease, however, should be beneficial to clinicians across disciplines as a spectrum of manifestations involving various organs are described in the medical literature. The extremity involvement is rather uncommon and is often found with underlying associated conditions. The diagnosis and identification of the causative species is important for documentation and management. Clinical suspicion, wound lavage, dressing, and debridement are important steps in optimal management. Appropriate systemic pharmacotherapy is supplemented for quick recovery. Prevention, however, coupled with avoidance of predisposing factors is the best management in both community and health-care settings. As the disease is more commonly noted in lower socioeconomic conditions and rural settings, the working knowledge of this condition should come in handy in anticipating, suspecting, and thus diagnosing the condition early for a prompt recovery.

Isu ekonomi dan lingkungan masih menjadi permasalahan utama masyarakat di era 4.0, hal ini terjadi karena solusi dari persoalan tersebut belum terkelola secara efektif. Jika dilihat dari sudut pandang berbeda, terdapat korelasi positif antara pengelolaan limbah lingkungan dan peningkatan ekonomi. Salah satu upaya peningkatan ekonomi melalui biokonversi limbah organik dengan memanfaatkan maggot Black Soldier Fly yang juga memiliki nilai jual sebagai bahan pakan lokal. Upaya tersebut diimplementasikan melalui model bisnis pembesaran maggot dalam pengabdian masyarakat Desa Laladon. Desa Laladon memiliki potensi sebagai sumber limbah organik dan pusat produksi maggot Black Soldier Fly. Model bisnis yang berfokus pada pembesaran maggot mudah dilakukan, memerlukan fasilitas sederhana, dan bersifat zero waste, yang mana efektif dilakukan berbasis masyarakat. Pengabdian ini di mulai dengan pelatihan (pre-test dan post-test), study banding, serah terima fasilitas, praktik pembesaran maggot dan pendampingan. Penerapan model bisnis pembesaran tersebut berdampak positif, dalam satu siklus panen maggot dapat menghasilkan 113 kg maggot segar dari tiga kelompok peternak binaan. Hasil penjualan maggot segar menambah pendapatan ekonomi masyarakat juga nilai kepedulian lingkungan di Desa Laladon. Model bisnis pembesaran maggot menginisiasi peningkatan ekonomi mandiri masyarakat Desa dan pelestarian lingkungan yang efisien dengan dukungan dan kerjasama antara masyarakat, pemerintah, industri serta institusi pendidikan.

Kegiatan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kepedulian terhadap fakta perubahan iklim yang terjadi secara global maupun regional. Menyikapi hal ini, pemerintah Indonesia pun telah mengambil sejumlah langkah konkrit di segala aspek adaptasi dan mitigasi perubahan iklim, baik di tingkat lokal, regional maupun nasional. Salah satu program nasional yang menyentuh langsung masyarakat lokal adalah program kampung iklim atau dikenal dikenal sebutan “PROKLIM”. Kota Bukittinggi telah merespon secara aktif program nasional ini, dan telah mendapat penghargaan nasional atas prestasi dari aktivitas pada dua kelompok masyarakatnya. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat pada Program Kampung Iklim ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kapasitas kelompok dalam pengolahan sampah organik rumah tangga melalui penerapan budidaya Maggot dari lalat tentara hitam (black soldier fly/BSF). Metode utama pelaksanaan kegiatan adalah pelatihan, pemberian bantuan dan pendampingan kelompok sasaran. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bawah kelompok sasaran telah mempunyai pengetahuan dan ketrampilan untuk membudidayakan BSF dan memproduksi larva/maggot, kelompok sasaran telah mampu menghasilkan pakan ikan/ternak dari maggot yang telah diproduksi, dan telah mempunyai rencana untuk pemanfaatan hasil usaha untuk dipasarkan. Satu hal yang menjadi tantangan selanjutnya adalah bagaimana membangun kontinuitas ketersediaan pakan untuk ulat maggot tersebut, terutama dari sisa makanan organik rumah tangga di lingkungan anggota kelompok. Dari kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan teknologi pengolahan sampah organik dengan budidaya ulat maggot ini sangat potensial untuk mengatasi masalah sampah di lingkungan, sehingga selanjutnya dapat diterapkan lebih luas di kota Bukittinggi, untuk dapat mengatasi masalah sampah organik perkotaan.

Ancaman peningkatan sampah organik berkontribusi terhadap perkembangan global warming dan penyebaran penyakit. Inovasi tentang pengelolaan sampah secara biokonversi merupakan metode alternatif sebagai upaya mengurangi pencemaran sampah organik dan disertai dengan manfaat lain yang dapat meningkatkan nilai ekonomi masyarakat. Larva Black Soldier Fly (maggot) dapat mengubah sampah organik menjadi protein dan lemak serta mengurangi massa sampah organik. Beberapa daerah mulai membudidayakan maggot dengan berbagai metode media fermentasi. Desa Tambakasri merupakan salah satu desa yang dapat membudidayakan maggot Black Soldier Fly dengan media fermentasi berupa ampas kelapa. Tujuan dari pengamatan ini adalah mengetahui lebih lanjut metode pembudidayaan maggot Black Soldier Fly di Desa Tambakasri. Berdasarkan pengamatan yang telah dilakukan ampas kelapa sebagai media fermentasi dapat mengurangi biaya operasional dengan penambahan serbuk kayu untuk mengurangi kelembaban. Hasil panen maggot dengan media tersebut dapat mencapai 30-60 kg maggot per petak dan dapat diolah menjadi produk turunan maggot.

The maggot of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) is an alternative protein substitute in poultry feed. Growing maggot is an easy activity and valuable in the bioconversion of household organic waste. Maggot farming cages can be integrated with poultry cages. The integrated cages between maggots and poultry will save space and operational costs. Therefore, the workshop about integrated cage between maggot and poultry was urgently needed for poultry farmers in Padang, West Sumatra. The workshop delivered theory and direct practice of making integrated cages with community partners. The activity was held from October to November 2021 for poultry farmers in Koto Panjang Limau Manis village, Pauh District, Padang. Integrated cages are a solution for poultry farmers interested in maggot cultivation as an alternative feed for their poultry. Partners need support from universities in transferring science and technology because the integration cage is the first time implemented in Kota Padang. In addition, government support is also needed in regulating waste sorting and processing so that the community's organic waste can be converted to valuable products using maggot.

One of the main problems in aquaculture is cost of fish feed. Self made feed can reduce cost for buying commercial feed. Maggot is an organism that can be used as an ingredient in making independent feed. The purpose of this activity is to disseminate technology by utilizing maggot as the main raw material in making own fish feed to minimize production costs.This activity was carried out in fish farmers. They are located in Dusun Bukit Dempo, Kelurahan Bukit Ketok, Kecamatan Belinyu, Kabupaten Bangka. The method was carried out by disseminating technology in making fish feed based on maggot raw materials using simple applied technology. The use of fish feed from maggot raw materials was be able to catfish harvests and reduced the use of commercial fish feed, thereby minimizing production costs. The results of the economic calculation of the comparison of the use of commercial feed with feed from maggot flour in catfish cultivation resulted in a margin of Rp. 399,000 for a stocking density of 1,000 fish with a survival rate of 80% and a harvest size of 7 fish/kg. Feed from maggot flour can be consumed by cultivated Catfish and increase the weight and normal growth of Catfish. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ignatzschineria larvae is studied for its role in decomposition and disease ecology; however, the type strain reference genome remains fragmented. The current reference genome consists of 61 contigs calculated at 82.18% complete with 10.98% contamination. Here, we announce the hybrid genome assembly as an improved single contig., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Introduction: Nasal myiasis refers to the presence of the larvae (maggots) within the nasal cavity. This rare condition occurs when the larval stage of certain dipteran flies invades the nose., Case Presentation: We report a case of Nasal myiasis with Angioedema in a 7-year-old girl from rural Ethiopia. The patient presented with worsening facial swelling and expulsion of worms from both nostrils for three days, preceded by foul-smelling nasal discharge for three years. Examination revealed bilateral periorbital edema, upper lip edema, and bilateral nasal cavities filled with maggots and blood‑tinged discharge. After investigations including blood tests and a head CT scan, the patient was diagnosed with nasal myiasis. She was treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics, dexamethasone, endoscopic maggot removal, and debridement. She was discharged with improvement and scheduled for a follow-up. On follow there was no recurrence, the posterior septal perforation was asymptomatic and did not require surgical intervention. This case report adheres to SCARE criteria., Clinical Discussion: Nasal myiasis with angioedema is a rare clinical condition. Diagnosis relies on clinical examination to identify the larvae. Endoscopic larvae extraction combined with over-nasal saline irrigation and systemic broad-spectrum antibiotic was considered appropriate and effective management of nasal myiasis., Conclusion: Nasal myiasis, an infestation of the nasal passages by fly larvae, is a rare clinical condition, particularly in pediatric populations. Prompt and complete eradication of myiasis minimizes damage to intranasal tissues and reduces the risk of complications. Maintaining good hygiene practices is crucial in preventing this condition., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest statement All authors declare no conflicts of interest in this article., (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

This study aimed to evaluate the in sacco nutrient degradability of total mixed ration (TMR) silage containing intact and defatted black soldier fly (BSF) larvae. The study evaluated four dietary treatments and six replications. The treatments consisted of control TMR silage without BSF larvae (R1), 20% intact BSF larvae + 80% TMR silage (R2), 20% chemically defatted BSF larvae + 80% TMR silage (R3), and 20% mechanically defatted BSF larvae + 80% TMR silage (R4). Samples were placed in polyester bags and incubated in the rumen in sacco up to 72 h. Nutrient degradability was evaluated for each time point interval. Results revealed that the lowest dry matter degradability (DMD) was found in R1 compared to all treatments (p < 0.05), while the highest DMD was found in R2 (p < 0.05). The highest organic matter degradability was found in R2 compared to R1, R3 and R4 (p < 0.05). Addition of BSF larvae to TMR silage increased the crude protein degradability (p < 0.05). In conclusion, inclusion of both intact and defatted BSF larvae into TMR silage did not have any adverse effects on nutrient profiles and showed a good nutrient degradation values in the rumen.

The role of insects as natural resources could be used by farmer as animal feed has been starting to get important attention in livestock sciences. This research aimed to study the growth performance of super native chickens that treated with D. melanogaster maggot flour supplementation. A total of 64 super native chickens (DOC) reared until they are eight weeks old. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD). Experimental animals were divided into four groups according to the level supplementation treatment: T0 0%; T1 0.25%; T2 0.5%; and T3 0.75%. Each group divided into four units of replication consisted of 4 chickens. The variables observed were total of feed consumption, body weight and feed conversion ratio. The results showed that the effect of treatment on feed consumption was non-significant (P>0.05) while the effect on body weight and FCR value were significant (P<0.05). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Maggot debridement therapy (MDT), which is an ancient remedy, has been reintroduced and commonly used to promote wound healing in humans. However, its use in the veterinary field has still remained limited. The aim of this case study was to evaluate the effectiveness of MDT on a non-healing post-operative infected wound covering the abdominal and inguinal regions of a 3-year-old male cat. For MDT, sterile first and second stage larvae of Lucilia sericata were applied to the infected wound for the first time on the 10th day after laparotomy. A total of five larva applications were performed during the MDT process. From the first to the last MDT application, the large and infected wound gradually shrank and healed. Sterile L. sericata larvae were successfully used in the treatment of a chronic and infected wound that did not respond to antibiotics in a cat in this case study. It is considered that the use of MDT for promoting healing in chronic necrotic and infected wounds will increase because of supplying effective, cost-efficient and simple wound care in future.

Maggot is a feed ingredient with a high nutrient content, 44.89% of crude protein, 14.67% of crude fat, 9.82% of crude fiber, 20.75% of ash, and 9.87% of nitrogen-free extract. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of maggot meal use as fish meal substitute to improve the efficiency of feed utilization and growth of striped snakehead fish (Channa striata). Fish samples used were striped snakehead fish with an average individual weight of 0.87 ± 0.01 grams/fish. Feeding the fish was daily at 08:00, 12:00, and 16:00 in West Indonesia Time at a fixed feed rate. Fish were reared for 60 days with a stocking density of 1 head/L. This experimental study was conducted following a completely randomized design with four treatments and three replications. Treatment A was without maggot meal substitution, B was with 10% maggot meal substitution, C was with 20% maggot meal substitution, and D was with 30% maggot meal substitution. Data were collected for feed utilization efficiency, protein efficiency ratio (PER), relative growth rate (RGR), survival rate (SR), and water quality. The best choice of fish meal substitution degree with maggot meal was the treatment C with 20% maggot meal to fish meal composition, which resulted in 14.12 ± 0.76% RGR, 71.57 ± 2.82% feed utilization efficiency, and 2.01 ± 0.08% PER. In conclusion, test feed with a 20% -25% substitution by maggot meal of fish meal was the best alternative for striped snakehead fish growth.

INCREASING COMMUNTY INVOLVEMENT AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF HOUSEHOLD AND MARKET SOLID WASTE THROUGH CULTIVATING BLACK SOLDIER FLY MAGGOTS. The Klaten Regency area has at least more than 80 traditional markets owned by villages and local governments spread across a number of locations. Every market produces organic waste. About 60% of waste is generated from traders and 40% from residents around the market. Besides that, the community also produces large amounts of household solid waste. This service activity aims to increase the economic value of waste and the involvement of the community in Gempol Village, Karanganom District, Klaten Regency through the cultivation of black soldier fly (BSF). The service method starts with team formation, formulation of goals and outcome, identification of stakeholders, data collection and needs analysis, determination of priority problem solutions, preparation, implementation, mentoring, review and evaluation, determining new needs and targets. The result shows that Gempol village is ideal when managing household and market waste through BSF maggot cultivation. Through BSF maggot cultivation, household and markets solid waste are able to add economic value in a period of 7 days to 15 days. Dry maggot has a high selling value ranging between Rp. 95.000 / kg. Maggot derivative products such as fish feed, poultry feed, fishing bait range from Rp. 325.000/kg. The first outcome from this service activity was the enthusiasm of the community to be involved in managing household and market solid waste. The second outcome was stakeholder involvement, in this case the Environment and Forestry Service (DLHK) of Klaten Regency. The third outcome is opportunities for cooperation between participants (especially farmer groups) and universities. Participants hope that there will be sustainable activities, mentoring, and collaboration with other parties.

Pest management technology has been a promising bioconversion method for waste resource utilization. Unlike many pests that consume waste, the larvae of Lucilia sericata , also known as maggots, have many outstanding advantages as following: with their strong adaption to environment and not easily infected and exhibiting a medicinal nutritional value. Herein, the potential efficacies of maggot polysaccharides (MP), as well as their underlying mechanisms, were explored in Dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mice and TNF-α-elicited Caco-2 cells. We extracted two bioactive polysaccharides from maggots, MP-80 and MP-L, whose molecular weights were 4.25 × 103 and 2.28 × 103 g/mol, respectively. MP-80 and MP-L contained nine sugar residues: 1,4-α-Arap, 1,3-β-Galp, 1,4,6-β-Galp, 1,6-α-Glcp, 1-α-Glcp, 1,4-β-Glcp, 1-β-Xylp, 1,2-α-Manp, and 1-β-Manp. We demonstrated that MP-80 and MP-L significantly ameliorated DSS-induced symptoms and histopathological damage. Immuno-analysis revealed that compared with MP-L, MP-80 could better restore intestinal barrier and reduced inflammation by suppressing NLRP3/NF-κB pathways, which might be attributed to its enriched galactose fraction. Moreover, 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that MP-80 and MP-L both improved the dysbiosis and diversity of gut microbiota and acted on multiple microbial functions. Our study sheds new light on the possibility of using maggot polysaccharides as an alternative therapy for colitis. [Display omitted] • Maggots contain active polysaccharides with anti-inflammatory activity. • Maggot polysaccharides could improve gut microbiota and have excellent biocompatibility. • Maggot polysaccharides are promising for feed additive or treatment of ulcerative colitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This Holistic Village Development and Empowerment Program (PHP2D) aims to increase the productivity of broiler duck farmers in Dayu Village, Nglebok District, Blitar Regency, covering the level of knowledge, skills and income. The disseminated system is an integrated farming system between livestock waste in the form of duck droppings and wood shavings as a medium for growing maggots. Furthermore, the cultivated maggot is processed and used as one of the feed ingredients for broiler ducks. This activity is carried out for 5 months in 2020. The method used is counseling, training and mentoring. The material provided consisted of maggot cultivation, broiler duck cultivation, making ration formulations, and implementing an integrated farming system between maggot and broiler ducks. Monitoring and evaluation is carried out through pretest before the activity and posttest after the activity. The data were tabulated using excel and analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach. The results obtained are that there is a trend of increasing partner knowledge by 40%, increasing partner skills by 45%, and increasing partner income by 40%. Feed management and broiler duck farming activities based on integrated farming can increase the level of knowledge, skill level and income level of broiler duck farmers in Dayu Village, Nglegok District, Blitar Regency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wound assessment is important in monitoring the effectiveness of treatment in chronic wounds. Therefore, a holistic approach is needed when evaluating effective wound treatment. Most chronic wounds require complementary treatment approaches and conventional treatments in modern medicine. This research was carried out by compiling studies on the past, present, and future of maggot (medical larvae) that cure nonhealing/hard-to-heal wounds; therapeutic larva types, therapy method, healing mechanism, wound healing effect with clinical studies, different usage areas and biological activities of the larvae and the metabolite components in the secretions that provide these activities. In conclusion, medical larvae applied with traditional and complementary medicine techniques to treat nonhealing, difficult-to-heal wounds have a wound-healing effect. However, more research is needed to identify the metabolite components in their secretions that provide their mechanism of action and biological activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sampah merupakan sesuatu yang belum termanfaatkan, terutama sampah organik. Oleh karena itu perlu digunakan teknologi yang mampu mengolah sampah organik dan menjadikan sampah menjadi bernilai guna. Upaya yang sedang dilakukan di Desa Susukan adalah dengan menggunakan teknologi Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) atau Larva (Maggot) lalat tentara hitam. Larva BSF dengan kemampuannya mereduksi sampah organik dimanfaatkan untuk mengubah sampah organik sehingga lebih bernilai guna. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah: (1) Mengadakan fasilitas budi daya Larva BSF di desa Susukan (2) Meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat desa tentang kegunaan lalat BSF, (3) Memberi ketrampilan tentang teknologi pengolaan sampah organik rumah tangga menggunakan larva BSF, (4) Meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan masyarakat tentang pemanfaatan larva BSF sebagai pakan ikan/ternak/unggas,. Metode yang digunakan adalah transfer teknolog i melalui, pelatihan, sosialisasi dan pendampingan. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat mengetahui ilmu tentang pengolahan sampah menggunakan larva BSF, ketrampilan masyarakat mengenai pengolahan sampah organik mengggunaan BSF meningkat, masyarakat bisa memberi pakan hewan ternaknya menggunakan maggot. Kegiatan ini telah menarik minat dari masyarakat di sekitarnya, sehingga setelah sesi sosialisasi banyak warga yang datang ke tempat budi daya maggot untuk belajar dan mengambil bibit maggot

Maggot (Black soldier fly larvae) as an alternative source of protein on feed can increase fish productivity. The research aims to study maggot flour as an alternative source of protein in feed on the growth, the structure of the intestine organs, and skeletal muscles of Mutiara catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822). The research used 144 Mutiara catfish that were kept for 21 days. The research used a completely randomized design consisting of 4 groups, namely 0% maggot in feed (Control), 25% maggot in feed (P1), 50% maggot in feed (P2), 75% maggot in feed (P3). The parameters consist of the growth, the structure of the intestine, and the skeletal muscle of Mutiara catfish. Growth observations consist of measurements of the absolute length and weight of the fish. Intestine observations consisted of length and weight, as well as tissue structure consisting of villi height, crypt depth, villi/crypt ratio, and villi area. Skeletal muscle observations consist of muscle weight and tissue structure consisting of the diameter and area of muscle fibers. Data analysis was performed with a one-way ANOVA, followed by the Duncan test. The results showed that 75% maggot feed gave significant results on absolute weight, the structure of the intestine, and muscle organs compared to other treatments (P <0.05). The absolute length did not provide a significant difference between treatments (P> 0.05). The conclusion shows that 75% maggot feed can be used as an alternative source of feed protein because it can increase the growth, structure of the intestine organs and skeletal muscles of the Mutiara catfish. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In its mission to optimise the quality of patient care and the level of clinician training within the fields of biotherapy, the BioTherapeutics, Education and Research (BTER) Foundation and its Maggot Therapy Competency Committee identified qualities and achievements assessed to be the minimum standards that health care professionals should attain in order to be deemed competent in maggot therapy. The set of six standards were selected to reflect the same high degree of professionalism that is used by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education for assessing other medical specialists, but with an emphasis on the principles and practice of maggot therapy. For each domain in which competency is expected, the rationale has been explained, specific competencies have been articulated, and methods for demonstrating or evaluating those competencies have been suggested. Applicable to any clinician applying maggot dressings professionally, these recommendations should assist those who wish to identify, assess, or achieve competency in maggot therapy. Specifically, these six competencies include: (1) knowledge about wound care in general and maggot therapy in particular; (2) skill in general patient care, to a level commensurate with their professional role; (3) ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and the general public; (4) professional and ethical behaviour; (5) ability to deliver systems‐based health care; (6) incorporation of continuing education and quality improvement into their practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]