B.C. Ostriches' Fate Hinges on Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court of Canada is about to decide whether to hear the final appeal from a British Columbia ostrich farm seeking to save its birds. This follows a culling order issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) over an avian flu outbreak last December.
Background of the Case
Universal Ostrich Farms, located in B.C.'s southern Interior, has been at the center of this controversy for over 10 months. The CFIA mandated the cull amid concerns over the spread of avian influenza among the flock.
Relevant Details
- Farm: Universal Ostrich Farms
- Location: Southern Interior of British Columbia
- Issue: Avian flu outbreak detected in December 2024
- Authority Involved: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Time since order: Over 10 months
“The Supreme Court of Canada is set to release its decision on whether to hear a B.C. ostrich farm’s final appeal to save its flock.”
Contact Information (Medicine Hat News)
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By Canadian Press on November 6, 2025
Author's Summary: The future of the ostriches at a B.C. farm rests with the Supreme Court’s impending ruling on their appeal against a CFIA culling order amid an avian flu outbreak.
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