by admin | Jul 7, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Eggs, Ostrich Production
A recent article published in World Poultry discusses work carried out by Aviagen’s specialist hatchery team who are successfully developing a technique to hatch eggs with extended storage time. To achieve this they are evaluating improved ways of handling, storing...
by admin | May 29, 2014 | Ostrich Breeding and Genetics, Ostrich Nutrition
The PigSite ran an article discussing the importance of keeping good records focusing on measuring feed conversion. The article illustrates how just a small improvement can make a significant difference in the overall profitability. Quote: Producers record numbers...
by admin | May 15, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Health, Ostrich Nutrition
An article entitled The 2010 USDA/HHS Guidelines — A Rather Bizarre Definition of “Nutrient Dense” discusses human nutrition but the principles the author discusses relate to all species. Production Ostrich require nutrient dense rations, so it is important to...
by admin | Apr 14, 2014 | Ostrich Health
We received a press release carrying the following subject title - “Ostriches aren’t chokers and can’t taste a thing either”. This was a discovery of Dr. Martina Crole, who received her doctorate in veterinary science from the University...
by admin | Apr 5, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Nutrition
Newsletter 104, published in November 2011 discussed a very important question asked by a writer wanting to understand better how to understand dry matter in reference to ostrich rations. The question asked: “Blue mountain recommendation tells 2.1kg/day/bird for...
by admin | Mar 8, 2014 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Health, Ostrich Nutrition, Ostrich Production
Here we discussed Variables when scientifically evaluating diets of ostrich. Reference was made to Veldt Pasture. Note there was no definitive definition provided for Veld pasture. Figures 1 and 2 are illustrations of two different areas of veld (also known as...
