Supreme Court of Canada to Decide on Ostrich Cull Case
The Supreme Court of Canada will announce next Thursday whether it will hear a high-profile case from B.C.'s Interior involving Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood.
Background of the Case
The dispute concerns a planned cull ordered last December by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) after an avian flu outbreak affected the ostrich flock, resulting in the death of 69 birds.
Testing and Disagreement
- Tests on two deceased birds confirmed the presence of the H5N1 flu virus.
- The farm’s owners have requested testing on the surviving ostriches, arguing they show no signs of illness and should not be culled.
- The CFIA counters that apparently healthy ostriches can still carry and spread the virus, including new mutations.
Legal Proceedings
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the cull and instructed the CFIA to keep custody of the birds while it decides whether to hear the farm owners’ appeal, following previous losses in lower courts.
The Supreme Court of Canada will make a decision next week about whether it will hear a high-profile case out of B.C’s Interior.
By The Canadian Press and Dean Recksiedler, Published October 31, 2025
Author's Summary
This case highlights the tension between disease control efforts and animal owners’ rights amid an ongoing avian flu threat in British Columbia.
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