According to news24.com. " In Oudtshoorn - At least 250 ostriches have died from heat exposure in temperatures of more than 50 degrees Celsius in Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, Beeld reported on Thursday. Dr Adriaan Olivier, head veterinarian and manager of research and development at the Klein Karoo International Farms, said 100 birds had died on one farm and other farms had suffered losses of between 30 and 70 birds. Anton Kruger, CEO of the SA Ostrich Chamber of Commerce, said it was usually birds of between four and five months old that were vulnerable to heat exposure. Ostriches of this age cost about R2 300 per bird."
Does this mean more skins available on the market ???
"Because of the heat, the meat started to rot immediately. The fat under the skin started to cook, which damaged the skin," said Kruger.
The Eastern Cape Herald reported that the number of ostriches that died from this heat wave was over 1000 (http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=530164).
The Garden Route in South Africa which produces 80% of the worlds ostrich products is under tremendous water shortage stress and this may have implications to the market over the next 12 months.
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