by admin | Aug 3, 2014 | Ostrich Industry, Ostrich Markets
A meeting held in Pretoria in 1999 carried out a full strategic analysis of the industry the supplement to Newsletter No. 15 provided a full report. Industry immaturity was identified as the primary cause of the problems. As this study related to every stage of the...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets
A frequent question asked by those starting out in ostrich farming is for information regarding export requirements. Our response is always: “there is no direct answer as regulations are dependent on the veterinary health and disease status of the exporting country...
by admin | Feb 6, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Industry, Ostrich Markets, Ostrich Production, Ostrich Products
This article published in January, discusses how the quality of ostrich feathers is a key indicator to healthier chicks. Ostrich feather quality is a key indicator to health in the same manner the sheen on the coat of all livestock and pets indicate overall health. ...
by admin | Feb 3, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets
Over the years many of us have regularly received enquiries from newcomers to the industry to supply eggs and/or chicks. All too often the numbers requested are simply too small to be a viable proposition – not viable for either the seller or the buyer. There are a...
by admin | Jan 13, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Industry, Ostrich Markets, Ostrich Production
Over the years many photos of ostrich were taken with some sent to us. Recently there was reason to discuss the issue of how to visually judge bird development. These illutrations were put together with several photos side by side as a single illustration. For this...
by admin | Jan 3, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets
The FAO recently published “World agriculture: towards 2015/2030”. The publication confirms the ongoing demand for meat. Figure 1 illustrates the ever increasing dominance of pig and poultry meat. Note how poultry consumption is growing at a far greater rate than...
