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Universal Ostrich Farms case heads to Federal Court of Appeal

Universal Ostrich Farms case heads to Federal Court of Appeal

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The owners of a B.C. ostrich farm that was ordered to cull 400 birds after an outbreak of avian flu brought their case to the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa, asking for a judicial review of the CFIA's destruction order. Katie Pasitney, the daughter of Universal Ostrich Farm's owners, says the family operation will be devastated if the order is allowed to stand. The court has reserved its decision. (July 15, 2025)
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