Tag: Universal Ostrich Farm

Ostrich farm granted temporary stay of CFIA Cull order: agency to remain at farm

The Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood was in a celebratory mood late Wednesday morning after owners learned the Supreme Court of Canada granted an interim stay of a cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

RCMP and CFIA convoy locks down ostrich farm, owners arrested

The owners of Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC were removed from the property and arrested by RCMP Tuesday afternoon.

Convoy descends on ostrich farm, owners fear cull will proceed

A convoy that included members of the RCMP and Canadian Food Inspection Agency arrived in the early morning hours.

Ostrich farm owner, citing sources, says CFIA cull imminent

Edgewood farm received word from a high-ranking government source: the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is preparing to move on their ostrich farm for a cull within days, not weeks.

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood. 

Is heading south the answer to saving hundreds of ostriches?

The owners of the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood are considering moving their 400 birds to the U-S. But their...

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

‘We need more time.’ That is the message from Universal Ostrich Farms as they lodge an emergency stay order on...

RCMP investigate alleged ostrich shooting

Universal Ostrich Farm has taken to social media after one of their ostriches was shot overnight. Katie Pasitney, who's parents...

‘Come and visit our ostriches’ says Universal Ostrich Farm

The verdict might be in, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over for save 400 ostriches at Edgewood’s...

Federal Court rejects Universal Ostrich Farm’s request to halt cull

The fate of 400 ostriches in Edgewood has been handed down, as the federal court dismisses Universal Ostrich Farm...

Edgewood’s ostrich farm takes the fight to parliament

Edgewood’s Ostrich farm is taking their fight directly to Victoria, with Katie Pasitney expecting to lay out the cruel...

Edgewood Ostriches survive another day

A cull order to get rid over 400 ostriches in Edgewood has been placed on hold as the matter...

Fighting for survival; Ostrich cull order nears for Edgewood farm

An Edgewood farm is fighting to save over 400 ostriches, and their livelihoods, as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency...
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