Supreme Court plucks last hope of saving B.C. ostrich flock from cull

[shockedcanadian]

I know Trump isn't a touchy-feely type, doesn't seem to care much for animals. If he did, it would bring him a boost in female votes that's for sure. Regardless, RFK and Dr. Oz are fairly popular and this issue regarding the ostriches caught their attention. Why kill healthy birds who survived the virus? American scientists are saying "let us take them and study them". Canadians though are knuckle draggers.

If they offer Canadian soldiers MAID options to kill themselves when they have PTSD or loneliness, why would we expect the state to care about animals?

MSN

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court plucked the last hope for survival of the now-famous flock of over 300 B.C. ostriches whose owner was hoping to save from being culled by the federal food inspection agency.

On Thursday morning, Canada’s top court declined to hear the final appeal from Universal Ostrich Farms of a series of lower court decisions confirming that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) had fairly determined the flock of exotic birds needed to be culled.

Within minutes of the decision, the CFIA confirmed in a statement that it would be going forward with a “complete depopulation” of the flock linked to an outbreak of avian influenza on the farm in December 2024.

The virus killed 69 of the farm’s ostriches within the last year. Though the remaining flock is said to be displaying no symptoms, CFIA fears they could still be shedding the virus or be the source of further spread of infection to people, livestock and wildlife.

The ostriches have become a flashpoint for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, right-wing anti-government and left-wing environmental activists in both Canada and the U.S.

 

[Michael1985]

As soon as I heard the farm was going to appeal to the Supreme Court, I figured the court was never going to agree to hear the case. It was worth a try, but nothing was ever going to come of it.

 

[shockedcanadian]

CFIA says cull of ostriches at B.C. farm is complete​

Professional marksmen used to carry out order at Universal Ostrich Farms, agency says​

Shot after shot rang out as the owner used a megaphone to call the names of the ostriches, a last second of comfort perhaps.​

I knew we kill animals all the time, but they didn't need to die if the U.S was willing to take them. None of it make sense to me to be honest. It reinforces the reputation Canada has be it MAID for soldiers, baby seal hunter, violations of citizens rights in creepy Ontario etc. ​

These animals didn't have the virus, so what's the issue?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ostrich-cull-cfia-9.6971191

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Friday that it has culled the ostrich population on a farm in Edgewood, B.C.

The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal to save the flock at Universal Ostrich Farms, where avian flu was detected last December.

The CFIA said in a statement that after consulting with experts, it concluded that “that the most appropriate and humane option was to use professional marksmen in a controlled on-farm setting.”

The CFIA ordered the cull of the farm's birds after avian flu was detected in the flock last December and killed 70 of the birds.

The CFIA estimated there were 300 to 330 ostriches on the farm prior to the cull.

 

[yidnar]

I know Trump isn't a touchy-feely type, doesn't seem to care much for animals. If he did, it would bring him a boost in female votes that's for sure. Regardless, RFK and Dr. Oz are fairly popular and this issue regarding the ostriches caught their attention. Why kill healthy birds who survived the virus? American scientists are saying "let us take them and study them". Canadians though are knuckle draggers.

If they offer Canadian soldiers MAID options to kill themselves when they have PTSD or loneliness, why would we expect the state to care about animals?

MSN

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court plucked the last hope for survival of the now-famous flock of over 300 B.C. ostriches whose owner was hoping to save from being culled by the federal food inspection agency.

On Thursday morning, Canada’s top court declined to hear the final appeal from Universal Ostrich Farms of a series of lower court decisions confirming that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) had fairly determined the flock of exotic birds needed to be culled.

Within minutes of the decision, the CFIA confirmed in a statement that it would be going forward with a “complete depopulation” of the flock linked to an outbreak of avian influenza on the farm in December 2024.

The virus killed 69 of the farm’s ostriches within the last year. Though the remaining flock is said to be displaying no symptoms, CFIA fears they could still be shedding the virus or be the source of further spread of infection to people, livestock and wildlife.

The ostriches have become a flashpoint for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, right-wing anti-government and left-wing environmental activists in both Canada and the U.S.

the USSC ? or Canada's ?

 

[shockedcanadian]

the USSC ? or Canada's ?

The U.S wanted to take the ostriches. There are some making these crazy allegations as to why Canada didn't allow them to be taken. It makes no bloody sense to me why they didn't allow U.S scientists to study them and potentially save many livestock in the future.

 

[Vel]

CFIA says cull of ostriches at B.C. farm is complete​

Professional marksmen used to carry out order at Universal Ostrich Farms, agency says​

Shot after shot rang out as the owner used a megaphone to call the names of the ostriches, a last second of comfort perhaps.​

I knew we kill animals all the time, but they didn't need to die if the U.S was willing to take them. None of it make sense to me to be honest. It reinforces the reputation Canada has be it MAID for soldiers, baby seal hunter, violations of citizens rights in creepy Ontario etc. ​

These animals didn't have the virus, so what's the issue?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ostrich-cull-cfia-9.6971191

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Friday that it has culled the ostrich population on a farm in Edgewood, B.C.

The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal to save the flock at Universal Ostrich Farms, where avian flu was detected last December.

The CFIA said in a statement that after consulting with experts, it concluded that “that the most appropriate and humane option was to use professional marksmen in a controlled on-farm setting.”

The CFIA ordered the cull of the farm's birds after avian flu was detected in the flock last December and killed 70 of the birds.

The CFIA estimated there were 300 to 330 ostriches on the farm prior to the cull.

If people need real examples of authoritarianism, they need not look further than Canada. This is so very sad. Terrified sentient beings destroyed in terror and pain.

 

[shockedcanadian]

If people need real examples of authoritarianism, they need not look further than Canada. This is so very sad. Terrified sentient beings destroyed in terror and pain.

330 Ostriches were shot one by one by a sniper

 

[petro]

I would criticize, but the US killed a shitload of poultry the last couple years due to the Avian flu panic and overreaction.

 

[shockedcanadian]

I would criticize, but the US killed a shitload of poultry the last couple years due to the Avian flu panic and overreaction.

Yep, I have read that.

I don't know if it is the same or not as these ostriches were NOT sick. They survived the flu and the government refused to test them again. Furthermore, Dr. Oz and RFK offered to take them to test and use their antibodies, Canada refused.

This last sentence puzzles me. It would have been a great opportunity to build bridges again.

 

[Vel]

If people need real examples of authoritarianism, they need not look further than Canada. This is so very sad. Terrified sentient beings destroyed in terror and pain.

Per Grok: - Method Chosen: Firearm (Headshot): Trained marksmen fired into the skull using high-powered rifles (e.g., .22 caliber or larger) for instant brain destruction. Shots were fired in rounds over ~30 minutes starting at 6:10 p.m. PT on November 6, 2025, with ~5 bursts of 12 shots each.

You can guarantee that once the shooting started, the 330 birds packed into the pen would have panicked and stampeded, injuring themselves and others while heads were exploding around them. There was nothing humane after the first bird fell.

 

[Care4all]

CFIA says cull of ostriches at B.C. farm is complete​

Professional marksmen used to carry out order at Universal Ostrich Farms, agency says​

Shot after shot rang out as the owner used a megaphone to call the names of the ostriches, a last second of comfort perhaps.​

I knew we kill animals all the time, but they didn't need to die if the U.S was willing to take them. None of it make sense to me to be honest. It reinforces the reputation Canada has be it MAID for soldiers, baby seal hunter, violations of citizens rights in creepy Ontario etc. ​

These animals didn't have the virus, so what's the issue?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ostrich-cull-cfia-9.6971191

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Friday that it has culled the ostrich population on a farm in Edgewood, B.C.

The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear an appeal to save the flock at Universal Ostrich Farms, where avian flu was detected last December.

The CFIA said in a statement that after consulting with experts, it concluded that “that the most appropriate and humane option was to use professional marksmen in a controlled on-farm setting.”

The CFIA ordered the cull of the farm's birds after avian flu was detected in the flock last December and killed 70 of the birds.

The CFIA estimated there were 300 to 330 ostriches on the farm prior to the cull.

Would these ostriches been killed anyway, for food consumption or were they there for other reasons like producing eggs?

Professional marksman??! Ugh...