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Dr. Oz Urges Protection of Ostriches Amid Controversial Cull

8/26/2025

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Dr. Mehmet Oz calls for saving 400 ostriches in British Columbia from a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) due to avian flu.
He argues the birds may offer insights for future pandemic prevention.
The farm's lawyer intends to appeal the cull order to the Supreme Court of Canada.
CFIA insists the cull is essential to prevent virus mutation, despite the flock's recovery.
Supporters are encouraged to advocate for the ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms.

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Story summary

Dr. Mehmet Oz calls for saving 400 ostriches in British Columbia from a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) due to avian flu.
He argues the birds may offer insights for future pandemic prevention.
The farm's lawyer intends to appeal the cull order to the Supreme Court of Canada.
CFIA insists the cull is essential to prevent virus mutation, despite the flock's recovery.
Supporters are encouraged to advocate for the ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms.