Anatomy and digestive physiology of the neonatal ostrich ( 'Struthio camelus') in relation to nutritional requirements

Title
Anatomy and digestive physiology of the neonatal ostrich ( 'Struthio camelus') in relation to nutritional requirements
Publication Date
2005
Author(s)
Iji, Paul
Editor
Editor(s): P B Cronje and N Richards
Type of document
Conference Publication
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
University of New England
Place of publication
Armidale, Australia
UNE publication id
une:4241
Abstract
The demand for ostrich meat and o:her products is increasing. The primary problem facing the industry is a lack of information on the nutrient requirements of these birds, particularly neonatal birds. This may be partly responsible for the high mortality of chicks and the lack of expansion of the industry. Knowledge of the development of the ostrichich's anatomy and digestive function is limited. Th is review collates current knowledge on these aspect s and Suggests a way forward for the development of ostrich nutrition.
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Citation
Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition in Australia, v.15, p. 165-170
ISSN
0819-4823
ISBN
186389926X
Start page
165
End page
170

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