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What Came First, the Emu or the Egg?

Emus hatch from eggs. Emu eggs are laid by emus. Which came first is a perplexing question that cannot easily be answered. Whichever it was, we are glad that both emus and emu eggs are part of the U.S. agricultural scene. An emu is a large flightless bird that is native to Australia. They can…

Who Says, “That Bird Won’t Fly?”

Emu Farming Becoming Viable Industry Emu farming? Yes, that’s what we said, emu farming. According to Iowa emu farmer, Cyril Klein, the emu industry is a growing business, even in today’s economic climate. Klein said that he is very positive about his own business and the future of the industry. Farmers such as Klein have…

Skin Care That’s High on Santa’s Gift List

Santa knows that exposure to harsh winter weather causes special skin problems The face, hands, arms and legs are subjected to cold, harsh, winter winds and dry, heated indoor air at this time of year. Emu Oil is the answer to dry, chapped and irritated skin. The skin is a natural barrier against Winter’s harsh…

S.T.E.P. – Student Training and Education Program – Emu Project Record Book

The Emu Project Record Book is ideal for 4-H members, FFA members or anyone who has an emu and would like to keep a detailed record of their project. The record book was originally created as a part of the Texas Emu Association’s Student Training & Education Program (S.T.E.P.). This program is no longer active…

School Lesson Plan now available

“The School Lesson Plan – Emus” is a new online resource for teachers. This informative overview of emus and the products they provide starts with a review of the Ratite family that includes ostrich, emu, cassowary, rhea and kiwi. This slide show guides the viewer through the many unique qualities of the emu. After the…

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Outbreak

During the late summer and early fall of 2009 there have been numerous confirmed reports of emus with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the New England area and along the East coast of the United States. Winter frosts that eliminate the mosquito populations, should help to bring this threat to an end for this year.…

Emu Farmers Reminded to Vaccinate for EEE

(September 2011) With all of the hurricanes, storms and heavy rains throughout the country, mosquito season is in full swing, bringing with it the threat of mosquito-borne disease. Several outbreaks of EEE in emus have been reported in the Upper Midwest and New England. For the emu farmer, there is the danger of their flock…

2011 Midwest EGGS’travaganza Winners Announced

The winners are in! (July 2011) The 2011 Midwest EGGS’travaganza Emu Egg Art Contest, sponsored by the American Emu Association (AEA), has been held and the top three emu egg “works of art” have been chosen. After several weeks on the AEA Egg Art Contest website, www.AEAEggArtContest.com , and a full day on public display…

Emu Oil Offers Hope to Burn Victims

Some Physicians Using Emu Oil To Assist In Burn Treatment (EMAILWIRE.COM, June 18, 2007 ) San Angelo, Texas – Burn victims, more so than many other accident victims, face a multitude of roadblocks on the road to recovery. Beyond the shock and trauma of the initial incident, they must endure agonizing pain, the ever-present risk…

Fibromyalgia and Vulvodynia Sufferers Seek Relief with Emu Oil

Easing the pain of fibromyalgia and vulvodynia without side effects (EMAILWIRE.COM, June 13, 2007 ) San Angelo, TX — Patient advocate and author Claudia Craig Marek, M. A. will be presenting Emu Oil in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia & Vulvodynia during the Emu Oil Seminar for Medical Professionals on July 7th at the Holiday Inn…