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‘Deep burial’ for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull and disposal work

  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency completed culling 314 ostriches at a British Columbia farm due to avian flu, with the carcasses disposed of through deep burial at a landfill.
  • The Universal Ostrich Farms site remains under quarantine, requiring permission to enter areas with biocontainment measures, as stated by the CFIA.
  • Katie Pasitney described the cull as 'inhumane' and noted that the gunfire lasted for hours, saying it was overwhelming.
  • The CFIA stated that using professional marksmen was the 'most appropriate and humane option' to cull the flock after expert consultation.
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'Deep burial' for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull and disposal work

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, November 14, 2025.
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