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Ostrich photo at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood BC. Photo by Kate Brown, Vista Radio Staff.
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The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood.

Katie Pasitney, spokesperson for Universal Ostrich Farm says this is a big win.

“We’re going to change policies; we’re going to change laws. We can do this.” said Katie.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) had ordered the farm to cull the entire flock of birds after it declared an avian influenza outbreak at the property late last year, however the farm’s appeal to pause the cull was granted Friday afternoon.

Ostrich photo at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood BC. Photo by Kate Brown, Vista Radio Staff.

Related coverage:

RCMP investigate alleged ostrich shooting
The fight to save 400 ostriches grows
Federal Court rejects Universal Ostrich Farm’s request to halt cull
Edgewood’s ostrich farm takes the fight to parliament
Edgewood Ostriches survive another day
Fighting for survival; Ostrich cull order nears for Edgewood farm

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Kate Brown
Kate Brown
Kate is the Senior News Director for B.C. She is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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