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 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...
by admin | Feb 17, 2014 | Ostrich Breeding and Genetics, Ostrich Chicks, Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Eggs, Ostrich Nutrition, Ostrich Production
This link is to a book that discussed “what is scientifically proven” …. although this particular book related to human nutrition and health, the basic principles of “scientifically proven” remain the same no matter which specie or subject under...
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...
