Ostrich (Struthio camelus) production in Egypt
| Autor: | M. El-Shafei, Kh. M. Mahrose, I.F.M. Marai, Ross G. Cooper |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
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Struthioniformes Veterinary medicine Meat Adornment biology business.industry Feathers History 20th Century biology.organism_classification History 21st Century Agricultural economics Advertising campaign Geography Food Animals Agriculture Animals Production (economics) Egypt Female Animal Science and Zoology Animal Husbandry business History Ancient Struthio |
| Zdroj: | Tropical Animal Health and Production. 40:349-355 |
| ISSN: | 1573-7438 0049-4747 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11250-007-9108-z |
| Popis: | This review discusses the historical, developmental and practices of ostrich farming in Egypt. In the early 20th century, ostrich farming was very important for production of ostrich feathers and documents were produced to perfect the art of procuring the plumes from the birds and subsequently processing them. Pharaohs used ostrich feathers for adornment. Of 43 provinces, 12 were featured in 2003-2004 as farming ostriches: Alexandria, Al-Behera, Al-Dakahlia, Al-Wadi Al-Gadid, Aswan, Cairo, El-Sharkia, Geiza, Ismailia, Kafr-El-Sheikh, Matrouh and Nubaria. Abattoirs and tanneries specialising in ostrich handling are limited to two. Egypt has numerous strengths and opportunities to develop its ostrich sector. Rising meat prices suggest that fresh ostrich meat is unaffordable to many locals. Funds may be allocated to local advertising campaigns to promote ostrich meat; provision of incentives to farmers; and improving the capacity of abattoirs. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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