Ostrich Industry: A Beautiful U Turn in Poultry Industry of Pakistan.
Journal Title: International Journal of Electronics Communication and Computer Engineering - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Ostrich is a large ratite (flightless running bird) hardy desert bird of African origin. Being a wild (desert) bird; warm and extreme environment may be favorable for ostrich production. Luckily, Pakistan’s environment is very hot in summers and cool in winters which make it an ideal country for ostrich farming. After the success of poultry industry during last two decades ostrich farming can open new vistas for development. Over the last decade, ostrich farming is gaining popularity in Pakistan because of their tasty nutritional meat, valuable skins as well as feathers, eggs and multipurpose oil. Presently the number of slaughter ostriches is increasing in the country and ostrich is now being considered as part of poultry. Ostrich oils are used widely in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry. They are apparent to have exceptional moisturizing, penetrating and therapeutic qualities for humans and animals. Increased demand of ostrich meat has resulted in use of controlled systems with scientifically proven management practices (good bio-security measures, genetic selection, nutritional innovations, health regimes, and extensive disease surveillance) for higher sustainable production. Therefore, it is practical to welcome such new efforts which are advantageous to our farmers and the national prosperity. Ostrich farming is convenient option for efficient organic farming of excellent FCR (up to 200 times its birth weight within a year) and high profitability due to negligible cost of medicines, labor, housing and inexpensive fodder consumption when compared with control sheds for livestock and poultry. However, awareness and efforts/support are needed to inspire/motivate the farmers to switch this profitable business on scientific basis.
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Ghulam Abbas, et al.
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