TY - JOUR T1 - Physical Characteristics of Ostrich (Sruthio camelus) Eggs from Botswana AU - , E.Z. Mushi AU - , J.W. Isa AU - , M.G. Binta AU - , M.C.G. Kgotlhane JO - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances VL - 6 IS - 5 SP - 676 EP - 677 PY - 2007 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1680-5593 DO - javaa.2007.676.677 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2007.676.677 KW - Ostrich eggs KW -dimensional characteristics KW -curvature KW -brds KW -Botswana AB - A study was undertaken to investigate the physical characteristics of eggs of farmed ostriches. A total of 75 eggs were measured for weight, length, width, shell thickness at lesser curvature, middle curvature and greater curvature. The mean weight was 1321±219 g. The mean length and width were 15.77±1.09 and 12.88±0.97 cm, respectively. The mean shell thickness at lesser curvature was 1.67±0.18 mm, at middle curvature 1.65±0.16 mm and at greater curvature 1.64±0.14 mm. There was no significant difference between the findings in this study as compared to those of ostrich eggs from other countries. ER -