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Ostrich Research<\/h2>\n

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The modern ostrich industry started in the late 1980’s. At the time, there was little, if any, published research. Extensive methods of production were utilised.\u00a0 Information that was available, that resulted from these extensive farming methods, indicated the sub-standard levels of production.<\/p>\n

The export of ostriches to many countries commenced which encouraged breeder markets without any yearling bird slaughter markets in place. This resulted in all birds sold as breeders regardless of their production potential or suitability as breeders. \u00a0Dealers, traders and support specialists dominated these markets with limited, if any, background in production agriculture.\u00a0 In this environment, there is limited opportunity to produce individual bird records or to build a large database of meaningful information.<\/p>\n

Many myths developed on methods of production required for ostrich, most not in line with normal livestock husbandry practices or sound principles of livestock nutrition.\u00a0 During the early 1990\u2019s the United States ostrich industry grew rapidly providing the opportunity develop a sound understanding of Ostrich and to observe their responses when fed and managed correctly. \u00a0 The breeder market collapsed rapidly with farmers running out of cash before the commercial markets became established.<\/p>\n

Blue Mountain Feeds and some of their customers have carried out different studies and published a number of papers. The table below lists a number of these studies and includes a review of outside research projects that have had a strong impact on our industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Papers<\/th>\nTrials and Studies<\/th>\nEconomics and Industry Matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Influences of Ostrich Skin Quality . . . Age or Nutrition?<\/a><\/td>\nWeight Gain<\/a><\/td>\nEconomics of Processing Ostrich<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potential Meat Yield of Ostrich <\/a><\/td>\nOstrich Growth Curve Comparisons<\/a><\/td>\nIncreasing Revenue <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ostrich Nutrition and Health <\/a><\/td>\nPelleted Feed vs Ground Feed <\/a><\/td>\nOstrich Industry Analysis <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basics of Ostrich Nutrition Part 1<\/a><\/td>\nEffects of Nutrition on Egg Follicles <\/a><\/td>\nBenchmarking<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basics of Ostrich Nutrition Part 2 <\/a><\/td>\nYellow Liver Chick Study<\/a><\/td>\nFuture Potential Ostrich Production <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cutting Costs of Ostrich Production <\/a><\/td>\nHow to identify Quality Slaughter Birds <\/a><\/td>\nReview of Past Ostrich Research<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Economics of Ostrich Production <\/a><\/td>\nHow to Identify Quality Breeders Hens <\/a><\/td>\nFuture Research<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Commercial Ostrich Production <\/a><\/td>\nHow to Identify Quality Breeder Males <\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soya Meal, an Important Component of Ostrich Diets <\/a><\/td>\nComparative Carcass Studies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fat as a Health Status Indicator for Ostrich <\/a><\/td>\nComparative Meat quality<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nFat Studies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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