ostrich farming power point presentation

Ostrich farming

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2. Future of Ostrich Farming In Pakistan

3. Ostrich Worlds largest bird. Adult males 2.4 m tall and weigh over 100 kg Female is slightly smaller than male Flightless ( Great body & reduced wing size )

4. Ostrich Life span : 30 to 70 years 70-100 eggs per year Reproduction Age : 42 years Temperature tolerance : -30C to +56C.

5. Ostrich Meat Per 100 g raw meat Ostrich Beef Chicken Protein (g) 21.9 20 21.4 Fat (g) 1 15.6 2.6 Cholesterol (mg) 63 86 74 Energy (cal) 114 276 163 Calcium (mg) 5.2 9 13

6. Terms Adult male - Cock Adult female - Hen Chick - Juvenile

7. Juvenile Hens & Cock

8. Ostrich Farming Includes History Commercial Ostrich Farming Characteristics And Behavior Ostrich Products Comparison With Other Livestock Future Of The Ostrich Farming

9. History Hunted for flesh & plumes. Semi domesticated by early Egyptians, Greeks & Romans. Specie name Struthio camelus . Word camelus indicate similarities with camel (prominent eyes & eyelashes, large body size & great tolerance to desert conditions).

10. Commercial Ostrich Farming Most Profitable Business Opportunity.

11. Commercial Ostrich Farming First commercial farm in South Africa in 1860 In 1913 ostrich no. raised up to 1 million. First & second world war diminished ostrich farming. In 1986 South Africa exported 90,000 ostrich hides to USA. Due to increased demand for ostrich products Europe & USA started ostrich farming.

12. Characteristics & Behaviour More adapted to desert conditions. Wings act as insulator. Urine contain uric acid in a mucous like substance that help to minimize water loss. Complete diurnal ( Day time active ). Juvenile are gregarious & adult s are semi-gregarious .

13. Sexual Characteristics Wild ostrich mature at 4-5 years of age. Domesticated ostrich 2-3 years of age. Females mature slightly earlier than males. Males have black & white plumage while females have dull colours . Sex identification by examining their sexual organs. Full sex distinction at 2 years of age.

14. SEX Identification Male Female

15. Male Dance

16. Breeding Seasonal breeders. Breed in 6-8 months every year. Males are polygamous . Wild cock nest with one or two or more. Domesticated ostrich kept in pairs & trios. Hen lay eggs in clutches of 20-24 eggs. Rest for 7-10 days.

17. Ostrich products Eggs Feathers Meat Hides

18. Ostrich Eggs Largest egg in the world. Length 17-19 cm Width 14-15 cm Weight 1900 g Egg 1 % of hens body wt.

19. Ostrich Feathers Used for: Cleaning fine machinery. Decoration. Fashion industry.

20. Feathers

21. Ostrich Meat Red meat. Similar in taste and texture to veal & beef. High in protein & low in fat.

22. Ostrich Hide Considered most luxurious leather. Thick, durable & soft. Used for shoes, bags, purses & jackets.

23. Products

24. Comparison with other livestock Comparison of some parameters of ostrich & cattle. Ostrich Cattle Gestation/Incubation period (Days) 42 280 Offspring per year 40 1 Period from conception to slaughter (days) 407 645 Meat (Kg) 1800 250 Leather (m²) 50.4 2.7 Feathers (Kg) 36 ------------

25. Ostrich the Future of Pakistan • Agriculture is the next Business • Livestock sector can play vital role in reducing poverty • Govt. should encourage participation of the poor in livestock • Supporting policies • Alternative Livestock species • Ostrich can feed the world

26. Ostrich can feed the world Best FCR Healthy and organic meat Rapid Multiplication Min. 40 chicks/hen/year Highly Profitable Business More profitable than cattle, goat and poultry

27. Why Ostrich Farming in Pakistan? Adaptability to Pakistan Environment Agricultural Country Livestock Meat as Prime Food Source Cheaper Labor Low feed cost Alfalfa available easily

28. Prices Ostrich egg=6000-15000 Ostrich chick= 20,000 Adult bird male=60,000-130,000 Adult bird female=80,000-150,000 Meat /kg=800-1000 Skin/Hide per ostrich= 10,000-15000

29. Why Ostrich Farming in Pakistan? Little or no handling Feed to Weight Ratio Product Variety Leather Industry High Profitability Success in entire world

30. Ostrich Farming in Pakistan Ostrich are reared from 20 years in Pakistan Mostly in Zoo Commercially started in 1998 Company in Karachi Bahawalpur 2002 Lasbela H.H Algillani Lahore Pakistan Ostrich company Some more.

31. Pakistan Ostrich Company Pioneer in Ostrich Farming in Pakistan Personally involved from 2002 Starts in 2006 Continuous experiments interaction with international farms and suppliers Contacts Local Farmers Pakistan Ostrich Company

32. Major achievements Height of Success in farming Reducing Mortality in early age Trained and experienced staff Wild life to Livestock ZTBL and other banks Export of Live birds International Links Bringing investments from abroad

33. Major achievements by POC Awareness, Marketing and Creating Demand Live birds export Meat and Frozen Products Taste and Recipe Leather Breeding Incubation 2011-2012

34. Awareness Program Exhibitions Print and electronic Media Meetings and visits all over the Pakistan Seminars Web Talk shows

35. Role of Government Supporting policies Rules and regulations for the industry Farms at District Level in Sindh Loan facilities from Banks Research facilitation Duty Free Import Encouraging the Farmers Leasing of Land for Farming Security and safety for foreign and Local investors

36. Message for investors Best Time to enter Livestock farming Facilitation by Govt. Minimum taxations Easy to manage Only Businessman can convert agriculture into real business True blending of Farmer and businessman Supporting industries Leather , Fashion, Pharmaceutical, Meat, frozen food

37. Are you ready to win this business?

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