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Several gunshots heard at a B.C. ostrich farm signalled the end of an almost year-long saga to shield the lives of more than 300 birds.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed it has culled the birds in a statement released Friday.
“After consulting with experts experienced in managing ostrich disease outbreaks, the CFIA concluded that the most appropriate and humane option was to use professional marksmen in a controlled on-farm setting,” says the CFIA in its statement. “All depopulation activities were completed under CFIA veterinary supervision.”
Further, the CFIA...
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