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Canada's Supreme Court will decide fate of ostrich flock hit by bird flu.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cohen, Jon 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the ongoing legal and ethical battle surrounding a flock of nearly 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in British Columbia, which were slated for culling due to an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. The farm's owners argue that the birds are no longer infectious and possess valuable antibodies that could benefit human health, while supporters, including notable figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Oz, advocate against the cull. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) maintains that culling is necessary to prevent the spread of the virus, adhering to international health guidelines. The situation has escalated to legal action, with the Canadian Supreme Court granting a temporary reprieve for the birds as the debate over public health, animal rights, and scientific research continues. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188347952
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