CFIA Completes Cull of Ostriches at B.C. Farm Amid Avian Flu Concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed the cull of ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, British Columbia. This decision follows the discovery of avian flu in December that led to the death of 70 birds. The cull was carried out by professional marksmen under CFIA supervision after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal from the farm's owners. They argued that their flock was healthy and valued for scientific research. The CFIA deemed the cull necessary to prevent the virus from mutating, stating that healthylooking birds could still spread the infection. The community remains divided over the cull, with some residents expressing sadness and others feeling it was a necessary measure for public health. Supporters of the farm have expressed their grief over the loss of the birds, marking a sad day for them.