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Home→Published 2013 → August

Monthly Archives: August 2013

Incubation and Chick Quality

World Ostrich Association Posted on August 29, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

Newsletter No. 93 Pars Reform, the incubator company, has an interesting document entitled “Genetic Progress Inspires Changes in Incubation Technology”.    Reading it, it is important to remember that the progress in poultry production is a direct result of the very … Continue reading →

Posted in Ostrich Breeding and Genetics, Ostrich Nutrition, Ostrich Production

Animal Cloning & Animal Genetic Modification

World Ostrich Association Posted on August 23, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

Newsletter No. 91 – Item 2 At the time of publication (October 2010) these two topics were actively discussed in the press.  Whether or not they are safe for human consumption is not important when it comes to marketing our … Continue reading →

Posted in Ostrich Breeding and Genetics, Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets

Optimising Genetic Performance in Ostrich Production

World Ostrich Association Posted on August 17, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

Newsletter No. 89 – Item 1 The current (August 2010) edition of World Poultry carried a key article discussing the search for optimal broiler performance.    The opening statement is true of any commercial livestock production business stating that “the objective … Continue reading →

Posted in Ostrich Breeding and Genetics, Ostrich Economics

Balancing Animal and Human Health Requirements

World Ostrich Association Posted on August 11, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 disease outbreaks … Continue reading →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Health, Regulations

Environmental Sustainability

World Ostrich Association Posted on August 4, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

In June 2013 I attended a conference that discussed food availability.  With austerity measures kicking in within Europe adding to the concerns of feeding growing populations discussions were focused on the fact that there is not a shortage of food, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Production

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