Samson J
Ratite Health Management Services, Calgary, Alberta.
Can Vet J. 1997 Jul;38(7):425-8.
In Canada, ostriches are now slaughtered for their meat and hides. The mortality rate in ostrich farming is highest in chick units. An increased chick survival rate impacts positively on production and profit. This paper will focus on common health disorders that affect chick production costs. These are discussed under the following categories: digestive, orthopedic, respiratory, and integumentary disorders. Methods for elimination or reduction of these mortality factors are also discussed.
在加拿大，鸵鸟如今因其肉和皮而被屠宰。鸵鸟养殖中的死亡率在雏鸟养殖单元中最高。雏鸟存活率的提高对生产和利润有积极影响。本文将聚焦于影响雏鸟生产成本的常见健康问题。这些问题将在以下类别中进行讨论：消化系统、骨骼系统、呼吸系统和皮肤系统疾病。同时也会讨论消除或降低这些死亡因素的方法。
