Production of African House Fly (Musca Domestica) Maggots using Decomposed Wastes, Cow Dung and Sawdust as a Sustainable Protein Source for Poultry, Fish and Pig Feeds:

Benard Otemor Akol

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.88850

Production of African House Fly (Musca Domestica) Maggots using Decomposed Wastes, Cow Dung and Sawdust as a Sustainable Protein Source for Poultry, Fish and Pig Feeds:

Author(s)	Dr. Benard Otemor Akol
Country	Uganda
Abstract	The escalating cost of fishmeal and soybean meal threatens poultry, fish and pig production in Uganda. While poor waste management is affecting fish production in lakes and rivers, human and animal feeds require the same fish. Farmers involved in maggot production, are using black soldier flies. This study evaluated a low-cost maggot production using African house flies that are resistant to the temperature variations. Market waste were collected from Awindiri Market dustbin, crushed and placed in a sealed drum for anaerobic decomposition for 7-18 days. The decomposed matter was exposed to wild African house flies (Musca domestica) for natural oviposition. Egg-laden substrate was transferred to open rearing containers and mixed with cow dung and sawdust to enhance growth. Maggots grew to 0.5 to 1.0 inch within 7-14 days, harvested by sieving, sorting and washing. Average 10 kg of waste substrate yielded between 2-4 kg of fresh maggots. Maggots were fed directly to poultry and pigs, showing high palatability. Excess maggots were preserved in a freezer and thawed at 21-36°C before feeding, ensuring continuous availability. The system is simple, low-cost, environmentally friendly, converting market waste into high-quality protein. It is recommended for adoption by farmers in Uganda.
Keywords	House Flies, maggot meal, Domestic Market Waste, Amelo Technical Institute, alternative protein, waste valorisation
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On	2026-10-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.88850

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