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U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull

Billionaire John Catsimatidis has contributed approximately $35,000 to the legal fight against a cull of 400 ostriches amid an H5N1 outbreak, with supporters citing research value.

  • U.S. billionaire John Catsimatidis is funding a court fight to stop the cull of ostriches in British Columbia, stating that these animals deserve to live as they are 'iconic, ancient animals.'
  • Catsimatidis believes that Canada and the U.S. are interdependent and should support various causes together.
  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the cull during an H5N1 outbreak, which killed 69 ostriches, asserting it prevents virus mutation risks.
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U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull

A New York billionaire who is an avid supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump says he is helping fund the legal battle by a British Columbia ostrich farm against an order to cull their flock of about 400 birds after an avian flu outbreak.

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U.S. billionaire tells why he's helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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