8 months after forced cull, Universal Ostrich Farms still in limbo

8 months after forced cull, Universal Ostrich Farms still in limbo

Eight months after federal officials culled over 300 ostriches due to an H5N1 avian flu outbreak, Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, British Columbia, remains in limbo under quarantine. The farm's owners are still awaiting a clear timeline for reopening, as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency insists on a "fallow period" to ensure no remaining virus is present. This ongoing situation highlights the complexities of managing agricultural biosecurity and the significant economic and emotional toll on the farming family.

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