Veterinary Work with Ostriches: A New Resource and a Challenge for the Profession in Tanzania

Authors

  • A.A. Gimbi Ministry of Agriculture, Dodoma Urban District Veterinary Office, P.O. Box 1989 Dodoma, Tanzania
  • J.E. Cooper Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3021 Morogoro, Tanzania.

Keywords:

Struthio camelus, veterinary advice

Abstract

The ostrich (Struthio camelus) has been farmed or ranched in Africa for many years.  This is a fairly recent development in Tanzania but could be of economic benefit to the country. Those who embark upon rearing or breeding ostriches often encounter disease problems and veterinary advice is needed. In this paper some of the veterinary aspects of ostrich   management are discussed with particular reference to work at one establishment near Dodoma in central Tanzania.

Additional Files

Published

30-03-1997

How to Cite

Gimbi, A. and Cooper, J. (1997) “Veterinary Work with Ostriches: A New Resource and a Challenge for the Profession in Tanzania”, Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 17(1), pp. 1–8. Available at: https://tvj.sua.ac.tz/vet2/index.php/TVJ/article/view/482 (Accessed: 4 June 2026).

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (1997)

Section

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

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