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• Wild birds can also be carriers for harmful pathogens, and should not have access to chick housing if possible. Conclusion It is important to properly manage the things we can control. Ostrich chick rearing is largely done in open housing and paddock systems. Chicks are consequently often exposed to unpredictable and fluctuating weather conditions. It is therefore very important to provide these birds with consistency in other management aspects, such as nutrition. Good feed management will help in achieving good growth rates, keep a positive balance in the animals’ gut microbiome. By using a well-formulated feed range from a trusted supplier, chicks will consistently receive a ration that contains good-quality, highly digestible ingredients. For more information on navigating necrotic enteritis challenges in ostrich chick rearing, please contact your De Heus technical advisor – https://www.deheus . co.za/meet-our-team/. www.deheus.co.za | 031 785 1575 | infosa@deheus.com footbaths at each unit on the farm, and moving between houses in the correct manner (starting with the youngest and finishing with the oldest animals). www.agribonus.co.za Spring/Summer 2025 BONUS 25