Download or read book FOCUS ON Ratites Emu Ostrich and Rhea written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the full-text, online version of the consumer publication "FOCUS ON: Ratites (Emu, Ostrich and Rhea)," published by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in March 1996. Notes that the FSIS is located in Washington, D.C. Explains that ratites are a family of flightless birds with small wings and flat breastbones. Provides information about how ratites are raised, retail cuts of fresh ratites, nutritional values, and cooking methods. Posts contact information for the Meat and Poultry Hotline via a toll-free telephone number. Links to the home pages of the USDA and the FSIS.
Download or read book The Ratite Encyclopedia written by Claire Drenowatz and published by Ratite Records, Incorporated. This book was released on 1995 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE RATITE ENCYCLOPEDIA is the only comprehensive guide for the ratite farmer. Each chapter is a stand-alone article on a single subject, written by the top experts from four continents especially for this indispensable reference tool. Except on subjects such as tax considerations, each species is treated separately; for instance, there are separate chapters on ostrich, emu & rhea chick rearing. Subjects include the history & geography of ratites, record keeping, breeder management, reproduction, the egg, candling, incubation & hatching, chick rearing, genetics, diseases, biosecurity, anatomy, nutrition, meat studies, leather, emu & rhea oil, working with veterinarians, farm design & layout, microchips, hauling & transportation, legal aspects, insurance & tax considerations, equipment, products, services & a glossary of agricultural & medical terminology. The book also includes lists of national & state organizations, colleges & universities currently researching ratites, trade publications & other reference material. It is profusely illustrated with charts, graphs, diagrams & color photographs. The publisher's first book on record keeping set the standard for the industry. Ratite Records, P.O. Box 790365, San Antonio, TX 78279-0365, 800-926-4695.
Download or read book Ratites emu Ostrich and Rhea written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ratite Encyclopedia written by Claire Drenowatz and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Welfare of Farmed Ratites written by Phil Glatz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-05-30 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume reviews, for the first time, the broad range of issues that affect the welfare of commercially farmed ratites. Although ratites incorporate several families of flightless birds this book focuses on the most commonly farmed ratites, the ostrich, emu and rhea. The readers are taken on a journey through all sectors of the industry, which include breeding, incubation, hatching, brooding, rearing, growth, transport and processing, with an emphasis on husbandry and management protocols that can impact bird welfare and health. Also discussed is the structure and sensory innervation of the skin and digits of the birds, and the potential welfare implications of industry practices on these structures. Each chapter in this volume focuses on a particular aspect of the commercial farming of ratites with contributing authors from a broad range of disciplines.
Download or read book Directory of Associations and Information Sources for Ratites written by Scott Beyer and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Welfare of Farmed Ratites written by Phil Glatz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume reviews, for the first time, the broad range of issues that affect the welfare of commercially farmed ratites. Although ratites incorporate several families of flightless birds this book focuses on the most commonly farmed ratites, the ostrich, emu and rhea. The readers are taken on a journey through all sectors of the industry, which include breeding, incubation, hatching, brooding, rearing, growth, transport and processing, with an emphasis on husbandry and management protocols that can impact bird welfare and health. Also discussed is the structure and sensory innervation of the skin and digits of the birds, and the potential welfare implications of industry practices on these structures. Each chapter in this volume focuses on a particular aspect of the commercial farming of ratites with contributing authors from a broad range of disciplines.
Download or read book Web Selections Emu Ostrich and Rhea Production written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ratite Production written by Lance E. Gegner and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ratite Production Ostrich Emu Rhea written by Lance E. Gegner and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Raising Emus and Ostriches written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Avian Medicine written by Thomas N. Tully and published by Saunders Limited.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference gives the small animal practitioner a complete information source for the basics of avian medicine and surgery. It pulls together the international expertise of the avian veterinary community by incorporating the knowledge of authors world-wide. The first six chapters cover the basic medical information needed to run a primary care avian practice. The focus here is on introductory level material and the average companion animal practice. If you see between one and five birds a week, this text is for you. The later chapters are species-specific and help the veterinarian in evaluating, treating, and/or referring various bird species. The new edition builds on the success of the first edition and includes full colour illustrations throughout. First 6 chapters: cover basic information needed to run a primary care avian practice Later chapters: species-specific helping veterinarians to build up their knowledge in order to evaluate, treat and/or refer Multi-author text combining best practice tips and different techniques from avian experts worldwide: the editors are from 3 different countries and the chapter authors from many more Provides quick access to crucial information for the non-specialist Offers the basics of avian medicine and surgery . Fully up-dated throughout . Full colour throughout . Increase of line drawings and illustrations in general . Better quality images . Includes practice tip highlights throughout
Download or read book A Guide to Canning Freezing Curing Smoking Meat Fish Game written by Wilbur F. Eastman, Jr. and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-03-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preserve your meat properly and enjoy unparalleled flavor when you’re ready to eat it. This no-nonsense reference book covers all the major meat preserving techniques and how to best implement them. You’ll learn how to corn beef, pickle tripe, smoke sausage, cure turkey, and much more, all without using harsh chemicals. You’ll soon be frying up delicious homemade bacon for breakfast and packing your travel bag with tender jerky for snack time.
Download or read book Improving the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Fresh Meat written by Joseph Kerry and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-01-22 with total page 687 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding of the scientific basis of quality attributes in meat is becoming more advanced, providing more effective approaches to the control of meat eating and technological quality. This important collection reviews essential knowledge of the mechanisms underlying quality characteristics and methods to improve meat sensory and nutritional quality. Part one analyses the scientific basis of meat quality attributes, such as texture and tenderness, colour, water-holding capacity and flavour development. Chapters on the nutritional quality of meat and meat sensory evaluation complete the section. Part two discusses significant insights into the biology of meat quality obtained from genomic and proteomic perspectives, with chapters focussing on different types of meat. Parts three and four then review production and processing strategies to optimise meat quality, considering aspects such as production practices and meat nutritional quality, dietary antioxidants and antimicrobials, carcass interventions, chilling and freezing and packaging. Methods of meat grading and quality analysis are also included. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Improving the sensory and nutritional quality of fresh meat is a standard reference for those industrialists and academics interested in optimising meat quality. Reviews methods to improve meat sensory and nutritional quality considering the effects of different production practices such as chilling, freezing and packaging Analyses the scientific basis of meat quality attributes covering texture, tenderness, colour and water-holding capacity Examines production and processing strategies to optimise meat quality, including the current state of development and future potential
Download or read book Special Reference Briefs written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ostrich Production Systems written by M. M. Shanawany and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive review of all aspects of ostrich production including a series of case histories from some countries that farm ostriches commercially: important countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe; newly re-emerging industries such as Australia; and countries where production is less developed, such as Kenya, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
