Supporters of Universal Ostrich Farms stand near an ostrich at the farm property in Edgewood, B.C., on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Photo: Aaron Hemens/The Canadian Press via ZUMA Press

B.C. ostrich owner condemns violence near embattled farm

One of the owners of Universal Ostrich near Edgewood, B.C. condemned the alleged assault and arson against one of the farm’s neighbours said to have been committed by a protestor. The farm is in a legal battle with federal authorities over a cull order of the farm’s ostriches, which contracted avian influenza.










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Newcastle disease identified in British Columbia

Movement controls placed around two commercial pigeon operations

Newcastle disease has been detected on two commercial pigeon operations in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a June 19 notice to industry it’s the first time the virus has been detected in a commercial operation in Canada since 1973.