Canada Orders Mass Culling of 400 Research Ostriches Over Bird Flu, Refuses to Test Surviving Birds for Natural Immunity
- Farmers face fines and jail time for seeking independent testing as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency fights to reinstate the culling order.
Nicolas Hulscher, MPH — Mar 11, 2025
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ordered the culling of 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia, citing concerns over H5N1 bird flu. However, this decision is not based on sound science and could have serious consequences for both food security and medical research.
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Lack of Transparency and Scientific Process – Despite the importance of this research, the CFIA has refused to conduct further testing on the birds and has banned the farm from conducting its own tests, under threat of heavy fines and possible imprisonment. Why is the Canadian government refusing to study the potential antibodies ostriches have developed against H5N1 bird flu?
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One has to wonder where the Gooferment gets off on its “wild goose” — in this case ostrich — chases?
I can imagine a conference room fill of bureaucrats sitting around trying to justify their paychecks. Hard to imagine ANY value coming out of that room.
In the mean time, the farmers on the ground are in a much better position to dictate the course of action.
Argh!
I hate politicians and bureaucrats.
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