Ostrich Farm

• B.C. ostrich cull cost almost $7 million

  The ostriches at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., were culled in November 2025, following an unsuccessful legal challenge from the farm to prevent the cull.

  Politics

  Jan 28
  
• Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds

  The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal upheld a $10,000 fine against a B.C. ostrich farm after its 300-plus bird flock was culled following an avian flu outbreak.

  Canada

  Jan 17
  
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• B.C. ostrich cull started a ‘new kind of war’ after birds gunned down, family says

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the cull at the farm last week and confirmed that the flock of 300 to 330 ostriches had been shot dead.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2025
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• Ostrich cull complete at B.C. farm, flock of birds shot dead, CFIA says

  A Global News camera operator at the scene of the Universal Ostrich Farm said gunshots were first heard around 6 p.m. on Thursday.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2025
• Gunshots heard as CFIA officers move in at B.C. ostrich farm at centre of avian flu dispute

  The CFIA said the farm owners failed to report the initial cases of illness and deaths when the herd was infected.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2025
• Death at B.C. ostrich farm deemed ‘not suspicious,’ say RCMP 

  Chest compressions and other life-saving measures were taken as paramedics rushed to the scene, but despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man passed away.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2025
• Edgewood farm’s veterinarian authorized to check on sick ostrich, no testing permitted

  The farm had been pushing for broader testing, including blood samples, in hopes of proving the rest of the herd is healthy.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2025
• Fate of B.C. ostriches a hot political issue on both sides of Canada-U.S. border

  “All I'm asking for (is) the Supreme Court of Canada to do the common-sense solution,” John Catsimatidis said. “Allow the FDA to test the animals.”

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2025
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• The B.C. ostrich cull controversy, explained

  A federal government plan to cull more than 300 ostriches at a B.C. farm over bird flu concerns has raised local tensions, leading to vandalism and an alleged assault.

  Trending

  Sep 29, 2025
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• Edgewood residents stay silent on ostrich farm controversy over safety fears, ‘very volatile’

  “I think there’s general sympathy for the birds but not for the farm itself due to their inability to be forthright and honest from the get-go,” Randy Donselaar said.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2025