POTENSI LARVA LALAT TENTARA HITAM RENDAH LEMAK TERHADAP KECERNAAN DAN FERMENTASI RUMEN IN VITRO SEBAGAI BAHAN PAKAN ALTERNATIF

Mulianda, Randi
Dewi, Rita Roswita
Rusdhi, Alfath
Kejora, Emmy
Martha, Reno
Harahap, Ari Ashari

JANHUS: Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan Journal of Animal Husbandry Science
Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan (Journal of Animal Husbandry Science)

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the differences in nutritional value between whole BSF larvae and defatted BSF larvae through chemical analysis and in vitro rumen fermentation trials. Methods: Four treatments were tested: whole BSF larvae (T1), mechanically defatted BSF larvae (T2), chemically defatted BSF larvae (T3), and soybean meal as a control (T4). Proximate analysis and Van Soest fiber fraction methods were performed. Results: Defatting improved dry matter and organic matter digestibility as well as gas production compared with whole BSF larvae. Ammonia concentration and VFA showed no significant differences among treatments. Conclusion: Fat reduction in BSF larvae enhanced their quality in in vitro rumen fermentation, indicating their potential as an alternative feed ingredient for ruminant livestock.