BC farming family ostrich cull sparks MLA outcry

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 4:21 pm

Amid an enforced cull mandating the eradication of 400 ostriches following an avian flu scare, local B.C. MLAs have stepped in to support a farming family disputing the decision. The family claims their birds are healthy despite orders from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, igniting heated debate and prompting urgent political intervention.

theglobeandmail.com / Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the cull in late 2024 after an avian flu outbreak but the farmers say the ostriches are ‘healthy’ and ‘happy’ now and pose no risk

thestar.com / Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled

VICTORIA - A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears as she called on the provincial government to help stop the cull of their 400 birds.

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