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Edgewood Ostrich Farm Fights Cull Amid Avian Flu Crisis

1/14/2025

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The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., is in turmoil as a cull order threatens its 400 ostriches amid an avian flu outbreak. Despite the farm's rigorous quarantine efforts, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency demands destruction by February 1. Owner Katie Pasitney passionately defends her birds, vital for research, and pleads for an extension, highlighting the emotional stakes involved.

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The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., is in turmoil as a cull order threatens its 400 ostriches amid an avian flu outbreak. Despite the farm's rigorous quarantine efforts, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency demands destruction by February 1. Owner Katie Pasitney passionately defends her birds, vital for research, and pleads for an extension, highlighting the emotional stakes involved.