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Authorities Pushes On with ‘Complete Depopulation’ Plan to Slaughter 400 Flightless Birds
Canada’s food safety authority revealed it aims to begin a total removal of hundreds of these large birds at a farm following the supreme court refused to stop the disputed cull.
Legal Obstacles Removed by Court Ruling
On Thursday eliminated all legal barrier to beginning the slaughter.
The ostrich farm, located close to the town of Edgewood, British Columbia, was initially directed in the month of May to eradicate almost four hundred birds, due to fears of an spread of bird flu.
Earlier this week, authorities took over of the operation.
Sixty-nine birds have already died after the emergence of a flu-like illness.
Midweek, Canada’s supreme court granted an temporary halt on the eradication directive as it weighed whether to take up the matter.
Governmental and Societal Responses
The escalating dispute over the birds – and a simmering distrust of government – have inspired protesters to gather at the farm, with many broadcasting their frustration on online platforms.
The case has also penetrated Canada’s federal politics.
Earlier this fall, the opposition leader, the Tory leader, was asked repeatedly by reporters whether he backed protesters.
The Conservative figure has steered clear of making specific comments on the issue, even though many within his party voicing opposition against the slaughter.
He informed the press the issue had been “mismanaged from the very beginning” but didn’t say the word the bird’s name.
International Involvement and Proposals
A number of high-profile figures from the United States have petitioned authorities in Canada.
The American health chief proposed to move the ostriches to his ranch in Florida.
An US billionaire has also appealed with the authorities to reverse its eradication directive.
Health and Ethical Debates
The national authorities stated the relevant agency was adhering to a “stamping out” approach in order to contain the transmission of avian flu, a move in line with broader guidance from international health bodies.
However, animal advocacy groups have called on the authority to conduct additional tests on the birds to confirm they are carrying the virus.
The farm owners claimed that because the most recent fatality occurred on January 15th, with the remaining birds seeming healthy or healed, the flock has acquired at least some level of immunity against H5N1.
They have also cast doubt on the scope and effectiveness of testing on the ostriches.
Farm Spokesperson Response
Recently, the farm’s spokesperson, told the media that the agency was “murdering” healthy birds.
“They are prehistoric animals that have survived eons, but they will not survive the Canadian Food Inspection Agency,” she said.
A co-owner expressed he was concerned that there is no justice left”.
Judicial and Authority Findings
A federal court, however, found that allowing the birds to remain alive could lead to the spread of bird flu to different species, the poultry industry – or to people.
The authority has not announced when it plans to begin slaughtering the ostriches.
Culling Methods
A 2016 guideline document, acquired under public access laws, says the birds can be euthanized by different means, the preferred being lethal injection, which needs multiple individuals: one person to restrain the bird by sitting on its back, one to hold the head, and one to inject the drug.
Staff can also use gas chambers or break the birds’ necks.
Employees of the organization can only use firearms on the birds “as a last resort”, if they have a “skilled marksman” on site.
Recent Developments
As per media sources, soon after the judicial decision, inspection agents started installing additional gear and flood lighting around a large hay-bale enclosure near the rear of the bird enclosure.
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