The ban was only on meat, live ostrich and fertile eggs that can be hatched.

We need to realise and be aware of the processes and procedures being followed in the importing countries. So, I don't think it will be too soon that we'll see the resumption of meat exports to our trading partners.

We are pleased that local consumption has increased from 5% to 25% since August 2004.

We are pleased that South Africa has been declared avian influenza free, although we still have to resume exporting.

We are grateful to local consumers for their increased consumption of ostrich meat, which expanded the local market considerably.