Eight months after the mandatory culling, Universal Ostrich Farms remains uncertain.
Impact of CFIA Actions on Universal Ostrich Farm Since federal authorities culled over 300 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., eight months ago, the facility has remained off-limits, and the owners report that there’s still no indication of when they can resume operations. Katie Pasitney, co-owner Karen Espersen’s daughter, claims the Canadian Food […]
Consequences of a massacre: Universal Ostrich Farms promises to hold Canada responsible
Ostrich Farm Controversy Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns Like many individuals, Katie Pasitney kicked off the new year with resolutions, but hers were distinctly public and political. She’s determined to hold the Canadian government accountable for what happened to her family, their farm, and over 300 ostriches that were killed, leaving a tragic mark on their […]
Tragedy at Universal Ostrich Farms: Canada slaughters hundreds of birds with no proof of avian flu.
Culling of Ostriches at Edgewood Farm The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted a mass culling of ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia, on Thursday night. This operation involved at least two shooters who worked for the CFIA’s Enforcement Investigations and Services Division, using rifles from evening until the early hours of the […]
“Traditional show of retribution”: Canada aims to destroy family ostrich farm
Officials Occupy Ostrich Farm in British Columbia On September 23rd, a significant operation unfolded when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intervened at the Universal Ostrich Farm located near Vernon, British Columbia. Since then, they haven’t withdrawn. A large number of federal police and CFIA inspectors remain in the […]
Crazy Video Shows Escaped Ostrich Bringing Traffic In South Dakota To Halt
A 7-foot-long ostrich escaped from a trailer on a multi-lane road in Sioux Falls, South Dutka County, on Tuesday, forcing cars to stop, according to the Associated Press. Sioux Falls police were notified of the bird by a motorist just before noon, reports said. Reported. Ostrich blocks traffic after escaping from trailer in South Dakota […]