PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT OF OSTRICHES IN BRAZIL

Abstract

Struthio Camelus is popularly known as ostrich, group of Ratitas. Egyptian origin, originated from Africa. This study aims to present the creation and management of estrutioculture, aiming at the well-being and quality of the products. The methodology is qualitative, of the descriptive type, demonstrating all the characteristics of creation and handling, presenting important information for the creators. The Brazilian market has expanded with the sale of meat and eggs; and their by-products leather, feathers, nails, beaks, among others. There are great advantages in the creation and production of the ostrich, for being rustic animals and possessing of vigorous adaptability to the climate and environment, and therefore being of easy handling, intending cares in the enterprise, since the beginning of the production, until the location of the productive system, as well as increased success in herd productivity. The objective of the project is the elaboration of a study on the activity of the estrutioculture, demonstrating techniques and routines of handling and creation of these birds, with focus on the sanitary care, in the most different phases of creation on rates of variable risks and nutrition.