The Ostrich Appeal

“Reconsider the Cull – The Ostrich Appeal”

This is a real letter written on October 14th, 2025, from Anthony Heinrich — Chair of the Brazeau County Agricultural Services Board — to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
He’s pleading for the lives of the ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, British Columbia. 🕊️
He’s asking the CFIA to stop the cull and retest these birds — because their survival could hold scientific answers that help humanity. 🌍

🪶 “On behalf of the Brazeau County Agricultural Services Board, I am writing to request that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reconsider the cull order for the ostriches at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia — and that the ostriches be re-tested for avian flu by a third party before any irreversible action is taken.”

He acknowledges the CFIA’s role in protecting animal health and trade — but points out that this case is exceptional. ⚖️
Ostriches aren’t poultry — they’re ratites — a completely different species with unique biology and immune systems.

🪶 “Given the exceptional nature of this case, we believe there are scientific distinctions that merit further review. Ostriches are ratites, not true poultry, and they differ significantly from conventional avian species in anatomy, physiology, and disease susceptibility.”

He’s saying this isn’t just about birds — it’s about science, ethics, and fairness. 💡
If these ostriches survived, they might hold the key to natural resistance or herd immunity.
Destroying them means destroying valuable knowledge. 💔

🪶 “Retesting by a third party, under CFIA supervision and using appropriate biosecurity measures, could also provide scientific validation and confidence in the necessity of depopulation. Such a step would maintain public trust in the CFIA’s science-based decision-making process while demonstrating the Agency’s commitment to case-specific judgments that hold both economic and ethical significance.”

This letter isn’t just about ostriches — it’s about integrity, transparency, and the courage to do what’s right when science demands it. ✉️💪
Let’s make sure their voices — and these birds — are not silenced. 🕊️

#SaveTheOstriches #Edgewood #CFIA #TruthMatters