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Taking ostrich farming to the next level

The health aspects of the meat and the high quality of ostrich products are often undervalued. To further professionalise the ostrich business, producers need to work together to solicit governments and other funding organisations for R&D. Growing ostrich is not easy and professional management is essential for ensuring good results.
By Michael Sunderland, ostrich producer, St. Paul, Alberta, Canada and Masoumeh Bejaei, ostrich specialist, Avian Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Canada The ostrich is the... read more »

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The state of Zimbabwean ostrich sector

Zimbabwe used to be one of the man ostrich producers. But now, due to government policy, many farms have been closed down and production as well as export has dropped to an unusually low level. read more >

Ostrich producers' attitudes to factors influencing ostrich farming in Zimbabwe

Ostrich farming, and specifically marketing of ostrich products abroad was an integral part of Zimbabwe's regeneration as a global agricultural force. The factors which have contributed to the industry's success lie largely in the producer's management systems. The simplest way to assess just how producers have achieved their success is to ask them. read more >

Physical characteristics of ostrich meat

Ostrich meat is a relatively new product on the market. Knowledge about the characteristics and uses for ostrich meat is limited. This article provides information about the physical characteristics of ostrich meat and its usefulness for processing in the meat industry. read more >
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