Farm to Finish Includes Fat, Leather and Feathers – Emu Farmers Do it All
San Angelo, TX – Unlike other forms of livestock production where the animal is sold directly to a processor, the emu industry is currently farm-to-finish. The emu farmer must arrange for the processing of the 14 to 16 month old bird as well as handle sale of the meat and food by-products. One food by-product,…
Read MoreA Wholesome Combination
A Wholesome Combination Oatmeal and emu combine to make healthier, but still flavorful dishes. San Angelo, TX – Making healthy food choices is important, especially for people under the care of a physician. When family members equate healthy diets with eating cardboard, modifying their eating habits can be an uphill struggle. This can be very…
Read MoreHeart Healthy Never Tasted So Good!
It may seem odd to hear of a red meat being touted as a health food; but the emu industry is doing exactly that, and with good cause. “Many consumers have been instructed to give up red meat because of cholesterol, but since emu is low in saturated fats, as well as being packed with…
Read MoreNutrient Rich Soup Chases Winter Chill
Frost on the windshield, leaves crunching underfoot, that nip in the air that sends you inside with flushed cheeks, it all adds up to soup weather. Soup comes in single servings or family size containers. You can get it with pop-top lids, in disposable heat and eat bowls or even foil packets. It comes condensed…
Read MoreSummer Sun Creates a Need for Special Skin Care
Summer creates its share of special skin problems. The skin all over the body is subjected to sun, wind, salt and chlorinated pool water at this time of year. Emu Oil is the answer to sunburned, dry and irritated skin. The skin is a natural barrier against Summer sun and wind. The outermost layer of…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWho 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…
Read MoreSkin 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…
Read MoreS.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…
Read MoreSchool 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…
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