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 | 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...
by admin | Nov 26, 2013 | Ostrich Breeding and Genetics, Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Health, Ostrich Nutrition
Body condition is a visual and subjective assessment which comes naturally to stockmen/women. Good body condition is achieved by a combination of the nutritional program, management and the environment. With ostrich, there remains a lack of experience on how to fully...
by admin | Oct 22, 2013 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Health, Ostrich Nutrition, Ostrich Production
The Veterinary Health Plan discussed earlier introduced the Five Freedoms as an important component of the plan. As a reminder the Five Freedoms are the same across all species and are: Freedom from hunger and thirst - By ready access to fresh water and a diet...
by admin | Aug 11, 2013 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Health, Regulations
Newsletter No. 86 As the title suggests, this section discussed the interrelationships between animal and human health. Below is a simplistic diagram outlining the interrelationships between human and animal diseases. The table below provides some estimated costs of...
