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September 5, 2025East African Journal of Agriculture and BiotechnologyOpen Access

An Assessment of the Safety of BSF Larvae Reared on Different Substrates for Use in Animal Feeds – Microbial Contaminants

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AMAlex Herbert MsunjeENEvans NyakeriEOErick Okuto

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Analysis evaluates microbial contaminants in BSF larvae from different substrates, highlighting safety concerns for animal feed.

Key Points

  • BSF larvae generally showed high microbial loads compared to their rearing substrates, indicating potential safety risks.
  • Using kitchen and fruit waste as substrates revealed low levels of E. coli and S. typhi, all within regulatory limits.
  • Observational analysis of microbial contaminants utilized selective culture-dependent methods and biochemical tests.
  • The study suggests safe rearing practices for BSF larvae to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

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Msunje et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2384fb210217d64776cc8https://doi.org/10.37284/eajab.8.2.3556
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