The homeowners of an ostrich farm in Edgewood, B.C., say they don’t seem to be giving up the struggle to save lots of a whole bunch of birds.
“So now we have had an outpouring response of affection and help, which has given us a lot dedication to proceed the battle,” Katie Pasitney of Common Ostrich Farm advised International Information.
“The battle is for all Canadians. It isn’t for simply this farm. We’re looking for coverage reform. We’re taking a look at higher methods than mass culling. It shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all resolution to all Canadians, farms and our animals.”
After practically eight months of combating to save lots of its flock, Common Ostrich Farm misplaced its closing enchantment to stop a government-ordered cull.
The Canadian Meals Inspection Company mandated the destruction of about 400 ostriches following an outbreak of avian influenza on the farm final winter.
Pasitney mentioned that because the resolution was introduced on Thursday, individuals have been coming to the farm to see the birds, to camp and discover out in the event that they can assist.
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“We’re 221 days wholesome,” Pasitney mentioned.
“We’ve been begging Canadian Meals Inspection Company, we’re asking so that you can increase on the part 48 paragraph two, of the stamping out coverage and (federal Agriculture) Minister Heath MacDonald to work with us and collaborate with Common Ostrich Farm for a greater means than mass culling and stamping out in Canada.”
Pasitney mentioned they’re nonetheless being threatened with six months in jail and a $200,000 high quality per ostrich in the event that they take a look at the birds themselves for avian flu.
“So once more, now we have nearly 400 animals on the market which are alive and properly for 221 days, exhibiting the resilience and the recovered flock that they’re, exhibiting that nature works and pure immunity exists,” she mentioned.
Lucas Robinson drove from Vancouver to the farm to indicate help for the ostriches and the farm.
“They’re placing coverage earlier than science,” he mentioned.
“You realize, they’re attempting to cover and say it’s science, they usually’re spinning the narrative on the information. However, you recognize, Canadians must cease being lemons and simply doing what they’re advised and take a minute to mirror and say, ‘Hey, this doesn’t make sense.’”
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