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BC Ostrich Farm Faces Heartbreaking Cull Amid Flu Outbreak

5/16/2025

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An ostrich farm in British Columbia is grappling with the heartbreaking decision to cull nearly 400 birds after a Federal Court upheld the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's ruling amid an avian flu outbreak. Despite community support and assertions of herd immunity, the court prioritized public health and the stability of trade, leaving the farm's future uncertain.

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Story summary

An ostrich farm in British Columbia is grappling with the heartbreaking decision to cull nearly 400 birds after a Federal Court upheld the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's ruling amid an avian flu outbreak. Despite community support and assertions of herd immunity, the court prioritized public health and the stability of trade, leaving the farm's future uncertain.