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Universal Ostrich Farms claims to operate as a facility dedicated to studying the “robust” immune systems of ostriches.
According to its website, the company ceased production of ostrich meat in 2020, shifting its focus to a research-driven approach. The farm claims that the CFIA is working against its research interests.
“The farmers believe their farm has the potential to provide critical insights into managing and controlling diseases in wild populations, such as migratory ducks and other wildlife species,” the website states.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11454263/...tish-columbia/
Uh, ok this is new info to me, and explains a lot. So much. And adds so many questions. Can just anyone do animal research? Do you need a license? Do they have one? If they are so special why did 69 of them die?
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The situation began on December 10, 2024, when a three-year-old ostrich showed pneumonia-like symptoms. Although it recovered, some younger ostriches and those introduced to the farm after 2020 also became ill, resulting in 69 deaths out of 468 ostriches, or 15% of the original herd, over 36 days.
The farmers observed that ostriches previously exposed to a bacterial infection in 2020 showed no new symptoms or deaths, suggesting they had achieved herd immunity. Despite the losses, the remaining ostriches fully recovered, and as of January 15, 2025, no further illnesses or deaths have occurred.
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https://www.universalostrichfarms.com/about.php
How would a bacterial infection provide immunity to H5N1?