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Advocates Fight Against Culling 400 Ostriches in BC

5/30/2025

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In British Columbia, the Universal Ostrich Farm is in turmoil as nearly 400 ostriches face culling over avian flu fears. Health advocates, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, are rallying against this drastic measure, urging for the birds to be studied instead. The farm's appeal highlights the risk of losing precious genetic diversity.

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In British Columbia, the Universal Ostrich Farm is in turmoil as nearly 400 ostriches face culling over avian flu fears. Health advocates, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, are rallying against this drastic measure, urging for the birds to be studied instead. The farm's appeal highlights the risk of losing precious genetic diversity.