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 →
The founders of the association recognised the need for an association that could provide a forum not only for those investing in the industry but of equal importance those wishing to purchase ostrich products. An email received by the secretary … Continue reading →
When a farmer is selling to a processor it is essential that the payment structure rewards quality birds and penalises poor quality birds with minimal meat yield as the cost of processing these poor quality birds are significantly higher. Poor … Continue reading →
Over the past few years the South African Ostrich Industry has experienced a number of outbreaks of Avian Influenza in ostrich which has blocked their ability to export ostrich meat, fertile eggs and livestock. Over the years of our newsletters, … Continue reading →
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 →
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. Annex D, … Continue reading →
Newsletter 74 – Infrastructure This section discussed just why the development of a collaborateve infrastructure is so enssential in today’s market place that is dominated by global supermarket and hospitality industry global brands. The excellent graphics produced by the project … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 54 Establishing a market for their products is critical to the success of any business. With livestock, it used to be that you would raise your animal and when it was finished, take it to market. Today that … Continue reading →
Newsletter No. 53 – Item 1 These words were written in 2007 A major buyer for Ostrich meat, who has always strived to obtain quality meat, made this statement: “The greatest threat to our industry is the poor quality ostrich … Continue reading →
