Supreme Court of Canada halts ostrich cull in British Columbia due to avian flu concerns
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The Supreme Court of Canada has halted the planned cull of over 300 ostriches at a British Columbia farm. The ostriches were slated for destruction due to an avian flu outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) had ordered the cull after avian flu was detected in the flock in December 2024. The farm's owners have been fighting the order, raising concerns about government overreach and avian flu management protocols. The situation has garnered international attention, with supporters arguing for the ostriches' survival and questioning the necessity of the cull. The CFIA maintains its actions are necessary to prevent the spread of avian flu.