The Regenaissance Podcast My Ostriches Made COVID Antibodies—Why Is CFIA Culling Them? @ Universal Ostrich Farms | Ep #63
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Apr 9, 2025 Discover the groundbreaking research on ostrich antibodies and their potential to combat diseases like COVID-19. Hear about the emotional turmoil as Katie fights against government culling orders that threaten her herd and the future of sustainable farming. Learn about partnerships with international researchers and the push for food sovereignty amidst bureaucratic hurdles. This riveting conversation highlights the clash between agricultural innovation and regulatory authority, advocating for animal welfare and the rights of farmers.
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CFIA Misinformation and Kill Order
- Despite promising interest in research, CFIA secretly signed a kill order for the ostriches before a major meeting.
- Katie's family was misled at the meeting while their intellectual property was acquired.
Exemption Package Limits
- The government exemption form only applies to commercial poultry, not to ratites like ostriches.
- Despite this, CFIA forced the family to fill it out or be denied exemption from culling.
Forced Mass Culling of Ostriches
- CFIA ordered the family to kill nearly 400 ostriches by burial on their farm without option to appeal.
- Many ostriches were healthy with no symptoms, intensifying the emotional and practical conflict.