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: … Continue reading →
This article published in January, discusses how the quality of ostrich feathers is a key indicator to healthier chicks. Ostrich feather quality is a key indicator to health in the same manner the sheen on the coat of all livestock … Continue reading →
The World Ostrich Association was formed in September, 2002. The 100th edition of the newsletter was first published in July 2011. It reported, with regret, that the industry continued to witness slow development in production when demand for our products … Continue reading →
Recently we discussed comparative growth curves published for ostrich and how they illustrate a lack of will to investigate reasons for potential to improve current performance. When viewed in the backdrop of the Klein Karoo Kooperasie (KKK) wishing to contain … Continue reading →
Our last blog discussed the need to develop product differentiation to maintain/increase value as volumes increase. The following are examples of ways to create product differentiation. Quality Marks and Standards: At its simplest the grade of your skin and meat … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 93 This newsletter (December 2010) covered the sad news of the death of Steve Warrington, the founder of Ostriches on Line. Steve visited the farm and was taking the photo below as these chicks were clearly showing black … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 74 The items in this newsletter discussed a new develpment that provided a great practical example of a value chain and the importance of working in a collaborative manner. For ease of reading in the blog environment, we … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 72 – Item 4 An article entitled “Frozen foods benefiting from recession” discusses the increase in popularity of frozen foods as one method consumers are using to help reduce food costs in the recession. This can be considered … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 72 – Item 3 The laws relating to the labelling of our foods are becoming increasingly stricter. Wearing the hat of a consumer, the more I know about the ingredients that are in the food I eat, the … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 72 – Item 1 This newsletter published in 2009 reported a request to the British Domesticated Ostrich Association (BDOA) received for the nutritional value of Ostrich Meat. Quoting the words: “I have seen the energy, fat and protein … Continue reading →
