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Ostrich Cull Approved Amid Avian Flu Concerns

8/24/2025

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Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., lost its appeal against a government-mandated cull of 400 ostriches due to avian influenza.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) justified the cull as essential for public health and the poultry sector.
Co-owner Katie Pasitney expressed concerns about the implications for independent farmers.
Animal Justice urged a review of CFIA's policies, advocating for customized disease control strategies.

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Story summary

Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., lost its appeal against a government-mandated cull of 400 ostriches due to avian influenza.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) justified the cull as essential for public health and the poultry sector.
Co-owner Katie Pasitney expressed concerns about the implications for independent farmers.
Animal Justice urged a review of CFIA's policies, advocating for customized disease control strategies.