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Supporters of Universal Ostrich Farms stand near an ostrich at the farm property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press
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B.C. ostrich owner condemns violence near embattled farm

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 2, 2025
One of the owners of Universal Ostrich near Edgewood, B.C. condemned the alleged assault and arson against one of the farm’s neighbours said to have been committed by a protestor. The farm is in a legal battle with federal authorities over a cull order of the farm’s ostriches, which contracted avian influenza.

Supporters of Universal Ostrich Farms stand near an ostrich at the farm property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press
Livestock, News, Reuters

B.C. ostrich flock cull paused amid U.S. push to save them

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By Anna Mehler Paperny, Reuters September 24, 2025
A flock of British Columbia ostriches set to be culled after two dead birds tested positive for avian flu has been granted a last-minute stay of execution from Canada’s highest court - for now.


The cows at Philipsen Farm dairy near Lacombe, Alta., line up evenly in the two by 12 parallel milking parlour March 7, while being milked. Daily average production on this farm is 35 kilograms per cow.
Dairy cattle

Avian flu has major economic costs for infected dairy herds

Research shows that mastitis and decreased milk production lasts well beyond the clinical outbreak period

By Cornell University Release September 12, 2025
A U.S. study shows highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cows can cause severe mastitis and costly decreases in milk production, possibly beyond just an infected farm’s clinical outbreak period.

May 17, 2025, Edgewood, Bc, CANADA: Supporters set up camp at the Universal Ostrich Farms property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2024. Hundreds of supporters flocked to the farm over the Victoria long weekend to protest the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull 400 ostriches. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press
Livestock, News

Universal Ostrich Farm loses CFIA cull appeal

Embattled farm has drawn international attention since cull was ordered due to bird flu cases

By Jonah Grignon August 22, 2025
Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C. lost its appeal to stop an ordered cull of over 400 birds.


Photo: Getty Images Plus
Dairy cattle, Livestock, News

Bird flu virus could be airborne: study

By Adam Peleshaty August 7, 2025
A research study from the United States suggests that bird flu could have spread amongst cattle through the air or contaminated wastewater at dairy farms.

May 17, 2025, Edgewood, Bc, CANADA: Supporters set up camp at the Universal Ostrich Farms property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2024. Hundreds of supporters flocked to the farm over the Victoria long weekend to protest the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order to cull 400 ostriches. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press
Livestock, News

U.S. billionaire supports embattled B.C. ostrich farm

By Adam Peleshaty July 31, 2025
A New York City-based businessman is financially supporting the owners of an ostrich farm in British Columbia as they dispute an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull the birds.


Photo: File
Livestock, News

Report details economic losses due to bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle

By Jonah Grignon July 23, 2025
Report from Cornell University researchers details how much it costs to have a dairy cow infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Photo: deepblue4you/Getty Images Plus
Livestock, News, Reuters

US CDC ends emergency bird flu response as infections decline

By Reuters July 8, 2025
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it has ended its emergency response for H5N1 bird flu, owing to a decline in animal infections and no reports of human cases since February.


A man cleans a tractor at a sanitary barrier, after Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on Friday, triggering protocols for a country-wide trade ban from top buyer China and state-wide restrictions for other major consumers, in Montenegro, Brazil May 17, 2025. REUTERS/Diego Vara
Livestock, Reuters

Brazil poised to declare itself bird flu ‘free,’ state official says

By Ana Mano, Reuters, Roberto Samora June 18, 2025
Brazil is ready to declare the country free of the bird flu virus on commercial flocks, Edivilson Brum, the head of Rio Grande do Sul state’s agriculture department, said on Wednesday in a statement.

Supporters of Universal Ostrich Farms stand near ostriches at the farm’s property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press
Livestock, News

Embattled B.C. ostriches a human health risk says epidemiologist

Universal Ostrich Farm’s bid to save flock from CFIA cull has drawn international attention

By Jonah Grignon June 11, 2025
An embattled British Columbia ostrich flock remains a significant risk to human health, an epidemiologist says.


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