title: Prevalent diseases of ostrich chicks farmed in Canada.
abstract: In Canada, ostriches are now slaughtered for their meat and hides. The mortality rate in ostrich farming is highest in chick units. An increased chick survival rate impacts positively on production and profit. This paper will focus on common health disorders that affect chick production costs. These are discussed under the following categories: digestive, orthopedic, respiratory, and integumentary disorders. Methods for elimination or reduction of these mortality factors are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Ratite Health Management Services, Calgary, Alberta.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Samson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001717:Birds; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D002170:Canada; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D015995:Prevalence