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Originally Posted by dammage79
Cows get culled for any diseases. Farmers lose hundreds sometimes thousands of head of cattle during outbreaks. Same with pigs and chickens. Niche animals should be treated the same way. I've got no issues with the Ostrich cull. Even if it was an ostrich sanctuary an avian flu outbreak would be devastating to the regional eco system. These folks should widen their lens and see the bigger picture.
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This is my view as well. I feel bad for the animals and the owners, but they shouldn't be treated any differently than cattle, pigs, chickens etc. it is for the protection and safety of all the animals. It isn't like they have a natural predator that can pick off the weak ones.