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Ostriches in BC Face Avian Flu Cull Amid Dispute

9/11/2025

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An affidavit confirms that ostriches in British Columbia are infected with a lethal strain of avian influenza.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) states the strain is highly virulent, but the infection status of the ostriches is uncertain.
Universal Ostrich claims its flock is healthy and has developed "herd immunity."
Infected ostriches may shed the virus without symptoms, according to the CFIA.
The farm plans to appeal the cull order to the Supreme Court of Canada while the CFIA prepares for culling.

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An affidavit confirms that ostriches in British Columbia are infected with a lethal strain of avian influenza.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) states the strain is highly virulent, but the infection status of the ostriches is uncertain.
Universal Ostrich claims its flock is healthy and has developed "herd immunity."
Infected ostriches may shed the virus without symptoms, according to the CFIA.
The farm plans to appeal the cull order to the Supreme Court of Canada while the CFIA prepares for culling.