US EditionProtesters opposed to agency-ordered cull at ostrich farm prepare for long-term stay
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the culling of 399 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., due to avian bird flu detected last year.
- The farm challenged the order in court but lost, and although some say the herd is now avian flu-free, the cull could occur imminently without prior public notice.
- Local officials passed a resolution preventing landfill disposal of carcasses pending further avian flu testing, while dozens of protesters and supporters have gathered on-site to oppose the cull.
- Protesters numbered over 200, with organizers promoting 'Ostrich Fest 2025' to rally support, and experts affirm alternative approaches to culling could preserve the flock and ongoing research.
- MP Scott Anderson respects the court ruling but urges the CFIA to consider scientists' proposals to avoid killing, aiming to protect the birds and sustain disease research efforts.
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Dozens of people are at Universal Ostrich Farm this weekend on an effort to save the birds
The call for help went out, and dozens of people have answered. Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood has been fighting a Canadian Food Inspection Agency order to cull the entire ostrich herd of 399 animals. The farm has lost its court battles to save the big birds and CFIA could carry out the slaughte...
Ostrich Cull Opponents Swamp Rural BC Officials With Gratitude Over Landfill Ruling
Aidan McLaren-Caux is used to being stopped in grocery store aisles by people who want to discuss issues as a local politician, but a federal agency’s decision to cull a flock of 400 ostriches in Edgewood, B.C., has brought the region and local officials “an extraordinary amount of attention.” “A lot of the attention has come from elsewhere, so other parts of the province, and the country and even internationally,” he said Friday. “It’s definite…
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Ostrich cull opponents swamp rural B.C. officials with gratitude over landfill ruling
Aidan McLaren-Caux is used to being stopped in grocery store aisles by people who want to discuss issues as a local politician, but a federal agency's decision to cull a flock of 400 ostriches in Edgewood, B.C.
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