Comparison of Emu As Livestock Versus Cattle
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Emu |
Cattle |
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Indigenous
to |
No |
No |
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Introduced
into |
1930 |
1500's |
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Became
Commercial |
1990 |
1860's |
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Offspring
Per Year |
25 |
1 |
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Land
Acres Required/Animal |
0.01 |
3-300 |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Fat |
Meat |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Meat |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Body
Hide |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Leg Hide |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Feathers |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Toes |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Beaks |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Offul |
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Cash
Commodity to Grower |
Egg
Shells |
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#
Reproductive Years |
25+ |
10+ |
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Herd
Growth/Expansion |
Geometric |
Arithmetic |
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# Yrs
Double Digit Profits in last 10 |
3 |
2 |
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Available
for USDA Loans |
? |
Yes |
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Considered
Alternative Agriculture |
Yes |
No |
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Classified
as Livestock |
Yes |
Yes |
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Genetic
Registry |
No |
Yes |
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Uniform
Feeding Standards |
No |
No |
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Strong
Industry Promotion |
No |
Yes |
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