CFIA Cull Approved After H5N1 Discovery

Supreme Court of Canada dismissed appeal in Universal Ostrich Farms case.
CFIA ordered cull in December 2024 after H5N1 detected at Edgewood, B.C. farm.
CFIA's stamping-out policy protects humans, animals, and $6.8B poultry industry.
RCMP maintained presence since September 2024 with checkpoints at Edgewood farm.
Four arrests, including Karen Espersen and Katie Pasitney, occurred at farm.
Supporters camped at farm for a year; Dr. Mehmet Oz and RFK Jr. urged cull reversal.
Experts argued ostriches require different treatment than poultry.

Legal | Public Health | Animal Policy

Canada

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | Dr. Mehmet Oz | Karen Espersen | Katie Pasitney

2 months ago