Appeal to stop controversial ostrich cull dismissed by Canada's top court
Summary
Canada's top court has decided not to stop the culling of ostriches on a farm in British Columbia due to an avian flu outbreak. The decision allows Canada's food inspectors to proceed with the cull, which was ordered after several birds tested positive for the flu. The farm owners are considering other ways to save the birds.Key Facts
- Canada's Supreme Court dismissed an appeal to stop the culling of ostriches at a farm in British Columbia.
- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the cull after an avian flu outbreak.
- Two ostriches tested positive for the virus, and dozens more had died earlier.
- The farm, Universal Ostrich Farms, has been fighting the order since last year.
- International attention, including from White House officials, has focused on the case.
- The CFIA plans to continue with the cull and expects compliance with the legal decision.
- The farm owners considered alternative uses for the ostriches, like scientific research.
- The CFIA argues the birds could pose a risk to wildlife and humans.
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