Management of ostriches for egg production

Van Niekerk, A. , Division Agricultural Research

Management of ostriches for egg production

1996

Van Niekerk, A. (Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development, Windhoek (Namibia), Division Agricultural Research)

The article describes management practices for breeding ostriches under intensive conditions for egg production. Management aspects like reproduction, feeding, camps and general information on ostrich health and record keeping are covered. Advantages and disadvantages of this system are listed and it concludes that ostrich farming can, with proper management, result in a good income for Namibian farmers.

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agriculture intensive autruche avestruz namibia namibie performance de ponte

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Published in

Agricola (Namibia)

Volume 8 Issue sic ISSN 1015-2334

Pagination

pp. 33-35

Other Subjects

Desempeno en la postura; Sistemas de explotacion; Explotacion agricola intensiva; Metodos de mejoramiento genetico; Methode d'amelioration genetique; Systeme d'exploitation agricole

Language

English

Note

1 ref.

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Management of ostriches for egg production

1996

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