Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal on Ostrich Farm Cull
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed a last-ditch appeal against an order to cull a flock of ostriches at a farm in Edgewood, British Columbia. This ruling removes any legal barrier for the planned culling to proceed.
CFIA Confirms Complete Depopulation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced it will proceed with the full "depopulation" of the ostrich flock. The exact methods of euthanasia remain unclear, but CFIA guidelines include neck breaking, lethal injection, gassing, or shooting.
Reactions from the Farm and Supporters
As co-owner Dave Bilinski shared the court’s decision, supporters at the farm formed a prayer circle. Bilinski expressed hope, saying,
“Maybe a miracle will happen yet.”
One protester labeled the CFIA as "criminals" and threatened to leave Canada, while another called the decision
“disgusting.”The group prayed for a “miracle Thursday.”
Supporters’ Vigil Before the Decision
Supporters gathered early on the farm property before the ruling, enduring rain as vehicles arrived at dawn. Pasitney, a vocal opponent of the CFIA’s actions, declared she would make it her lifetime goal to stop the agency from operating as it currently does.
After hearing the decision, she told the media,
“It’s murdering, murdering healthy animals that have been 35 years on this planet.”
Summary: The Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the CFIA to cull the ostrich flock, sparking emotional responses and vows to challenge the agency's practices.
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