The Emu is a ratite, a flightless bird, and is native of Australia. Emu's are related to other flightless birds such as ostriches, cassowarries, New Guinea, Kiwi and rheas.

The emu was exported to the United States in the 1930's. Today, emus are transitioning from a breeder industry to a commercial industry. Their meat, oil, hide, feathers and other products are all in increasing in demand. The increasing demand for Emu products makes it, livestock investment opportunity of the nineties and beyond.

Indians are discovering the profit potential of emus. With a little knowledge in Emu rearing, determination, some advice from pioneers and technical guidence you can also realize these profits.