Shane S M
Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, USA.
Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 1998 Nov;14(3):455-83, iv. doi: 10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30231-0.
This article discusses infectious and parasitic disease conditions in the three ratite species. Diseases and parasitic conditions are reviewed in relation to etiology, transmission, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. To ensure optimum reproduction and growth of birds on large production units, a veterinarian must understand management in relation to biosecurity and disease problems.