Canadian Ostriches Culled Amid Bird Flu Dispute

On November 8th, a long-standing dispute over a bird flu outbreak in Edgewood, British Columbia, reached a somber conclusion. The Canadian federal agency shot and killed all ostriches at a local farm, fulfilling a ten-month-old culling order. The farm owners had fought this order, arguing their birds showed no signs of illness and could be valuable for scientific research. However, the CFIA declined, citing the risk of virus mutation. Despite humanitarian efforts and legal battles, the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear a final appeal, allowing the culling to proceed. The shooting began under darkness, leaving a still and empty holding pen. The CFIA confirmed the completion of the cull, with farm owners eligible for compensation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.