by admin | Jul 16, 2014 | Ostrich Meat, Regulations
The EU published some important amendments relating to ratite meat importation into the EU earlier this year. You can read on line or download the changes that have been made - in your own language here. The document is entitled: COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING...
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...
by admin | Jul 6, 2013 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets, Regulations
Newletter No. 78 - Item 4 We regularly discuss the use of certification schemes that increasingly form part of the marketing strategies of our potential buyers. The EU published a document entitled: “Agricultural Product Quality Policy: Impact Assessment. ...
by admin | Apr 2, 2013 | Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets, Ostrich Production, Regulations, Standards
Newsletter No 55 - Item 3 & 4 An important element of any assurance scheme is the Veterinary Health Plan. The Veterinary Health Plan (VHP) is a requirement of most Farm Assurance Schemes and retailers “codes of practice”. The VHP is a document agreed...
by admin | Nov 11, 2012 | Ostrich Meat, Ostrich Nutrition, Ostrich Production, Regulations, Standards
Newsletter No. 22 – January 2005 Item 4 The following is the opening statement of a document entitled “Factors Affecting Poultry Meat Quality” produced by Julie K. Northcutt a scientist from The University of Georgia: Quote: Before poultry meat quality is...