DOMU is established by the Ministry of Agriculture on a portion of Dibete quarantine camp. The objectives of DOMU are:

• To assist in reviving the ostrich industry acting as a catalyst
• Provision of research, training, practical demonstration, and extension services.
• Establish satellite farms in the area, which will be under the direct supervision of DOMU.
• Provision of breeding stock and chicks
• Provision of hatching facilities.