Ostrich: Biology, Production and Health

By D. Charles Deeming

The ostrich is a relatively new agricultural animal in many parts of the world and even in South Africa it was domesticated only a little over a century ago. Recently however there has been a huge growth in interest in ostrich farming, and production of ostriches for low-fat meat and leather is now a reality in many parts of the world. This book is the first comprehensive volume to review the world scientific literature on ostrich biology, production and health: Written by leading authors from South Africa, Europe, Israel and the USA Deals with the ostrich in farmed and natural environmentsEssential reading for those interested in avian and poultry science

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851993508
• ISBN13: 9780851993508
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Cab International
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.5"