Ostrich Meat Saves Red Meat Allergy Sufferers | Tulsa News

After a tick bite left him allergic to red meat, Kentucky nutritionist Brent Williams discovered ostrich as his lifeline—and launched a booming business. Now a partner at Alpha Roost Farms, he’s helping expand the ostrich industry, which is surging thanks to people with alpha-gal syndrome who crave beef-like flavors without risking their health. Ground ostrich sells for over $20 a pound, with customers traveling across the state to taste it—many calling it the closest thing to a burger they’ve had in years. The industry, once crushed by 90s missteps that treated ostriches like chickens, is rising again—with Williams leading the charge from personal need to nationwide demand. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4eb97859ff33fb7