US EditionDanielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggests finding a 'better way' than mass culling for the avian flu outbreak at Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia.
- Smith highlights that most of the flock at Universal Ostrich Farms survived, which may provide insights on immunity or vaccine development.
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered the destruction of about 400 birds following the death of 69 ostriches due to the outbreak.
- Smith expresses support for collaboration with the United States to study the flock and find alternatives to mass culls.
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Premiers Smith, Ford Voice Support for Saving BC Farm Ostriches From Cull Order
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they support saving the lives of a flock of ostriches on a B.C. farm that has been issued a cull order by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) over avian flu concerns. The CFIA ordered the cull of about 400 birds at the Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., after 69 ostriches died following a breakout of avian flu among the herd in December 2024 and January 2025. The owne…
ThePatriotLight - Premiers Smith, Ford Voice Support for Saving BC Farm Ostriches From Cull Order
ThePatriotLight - A herd of ostriches is seen on a remote farm in Edgewood, B.C., in an undated photo supplied by Universal Ostrich Farms Inc. The Canadian Press/HO-Katie PasitneyAlberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they support saving the lives of a flock of ostriches on a B.C. farm that has been issued a cull order by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) over avian flu concerns.The CFIA ordered the cull of abo…
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Danielle Smith backs 'better way' than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says authorities should be looking for a “better way” than a mass cull to deal with a British Columbia ostrich farm that suffered an outbreak of avian flu.
Less than a week after expressing dissatisfaction with the municipality of Jasper, Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, was delighted.
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