Emus are farmed in Australia for oil, meat, and leather, with welfare considerations specific to this large flightless ratite bird in managed conditions.
Emus confined in inadequately sized paddocks cannot perform normal ranging behaviour and may develop stereotypic pacing. As non-domesticated birds with strong natural behaviours, they retain their flight responses and fear of close human contact. Handling emus for health procedures causes significant stress. Welfare-conscious emu farming requires substantial paddock size, social grouping, and minimised human disturbance except for necessary health management.