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Amendments to Ostrich Meat Trading with the EU

World Ostrich Association Posted on July 16, 2014 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Meat, Regulations

Purpose of The World Ostrich Association

World Ostrich Association Posted on January 28, 2014 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Regulations and Standards

Farmer Slaughter Bird Payment Systems

World Ostrich Association Posted on December 12, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Processing, Regulations and Standards

South Africa Avian Flu Update

World Ostrich Association Posted on September 27, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Regulations and Standards

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

Certification Schemes – EU Impact Assessment

World Ostrich Association Posted on July 6, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets, Regulations

Ostrich Value Chain – 2

World Ostrich Association Posted on June 9, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets, Ostrich Production, Standards

Ostrich Veterinary Health Plan

World Ostrich Association Posted on April 2, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets, Ostrich Production, Regulations, Standards

Marketing Starts on the Farm – 2

World Ostrich Association Posted on March 31, 2013 by adminJuly 4, 2022

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Economics, Ostrich Markets, Ostrich Production, Ostrich Products, Standards

The Greatest Threat to our Industry

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

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 →

Posted in Ostrich Markets, Ostrich Meat, Standards

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