B.C. ostrich cull stirs controversy among local farmers

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 2:21 pm

Regulatory officials in British Columbia are proceeding with plans to cull approximately 400 ostriches amid escalating concerns. In a twist that has left locals both baffled and amused, one farm has opted to stay put despite the cull order, highlighting the absurdity and tension inherent in enforcing animal control measures.

globalnews.ca / Canada’s agricultural minister weighs in on B.C. ostrich farm, U.S. political interest

Minister Heath MacDonald said the government is in a process with the CFIA and all the facts are being taken into consideration when it comes to the fate of the birds.

thestar.com / Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case

OTTAWA - The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following "due process" as it prepares for a cull of about 400 ostriches at a farm in British Columbia.

cp24.com/ / Farm grateful for support, won’t relocate ostriches ordered to be culled - CP24

Farm grateful for support, won’t relocate ostriches ordered to be culled CP24

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