Appeal to stop ostrich cull dismissed by Canada's top court

Published: 11/6/2025
Appeal to stop ostrich cull dismissed by Canada's top court
Canada's top court dismisses appeal to stop ostrich cull following avian flu outbreak; Supreme Court decision allows cull to proceed legally. Universal Ostrich Farms fights order attracting international attention; CFIA ordered the cull after avian flu outbreak killed dozens of birds. Uncertain if farmers will seek other options to save ostriches; CFIA expects compliance with the legal decision. Controversy includes calls for saving birds for research while CFIA emphasizes public health risk.