Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Farming of Ostriches, , 9780643069084

Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Farming of Ostriches

Primary Industries Report Series 84

24 pages
Publishers: CSIRO PUBLISHING / PISC (SCARM)

Paperback - 2003
ISBN: 9780643069084 - AU $ 20.00

PDF - 2003
ISBN: 9780643090194

This code is intended as a guide for all people responsible for the welfare and husbandry of ostriches that have been bred and/or reared in captivity. Considered in this document are the basic behavioural, anatomical and physiological needs of ostriches, irrespective of the type of husbandry practiced, or the climatic conditions to which the ostriches are exposed.

Introduction
Housing
- General
- Chicks
- Juveniles
- Yearlings
- Mature Ostriches
Protection from Hazards
Food and Water
- Food
- Water
Fencing and Yard Facilities
Special Requirements
- Inspections
- Health
Stock Management
- Introduction
- Safe Handling of Birds
- Leg Rotation
- Feather Removal
- Impaction of the Proventriculus
- Transportation
- Transportation of Chicks
- Juvenile and Adult Ostriches
- Transport Hygiene
Hatchery Management
Humane Slaughter
Contingency Plan

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