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The Canadian Ostrich Association (COA) is a national organization that provides ongoing support to the Canadian ostrich industry - for the purpose of creating a viable agri-industry through education, research, promotion and market development.

How We Started: The Association was first organized in June, 1990 in Regina, Saskatchewan, making it the oldest ostrich association in Canada. It was formally registered as the Canadian Ostrich Association on April 8th, 1991 with Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Canada. The first Annual General Meeting was held June, 1991 in Regina.

Provincial Affiliates: The COA is structured to allow for provincial affiliates. This structure allows for direct contribution from respective provinces. In regions where no affiliate exists, direct COA memberships are available.

Activities: Activities of the COA include supporting industry research, working closely with government agencies, responding to requests for information, and representing the membership and industry to the media. Accomplishments such as the compiling and production of the ostrich meat cut booklet and chart, Promotional Brochure in both official languages, Meat Research projects at the Lacombe Research Centre.

We are a member species of The Diversified Livestock Fund of Alberta.

Each day brings new challenges for the industry. The Canadian Ostrich Association is committed to meeting these challenges - by providing strong leadership for our members and all sectors of the ostrich industry.