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U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull

Billionaire John Catsimatidis has contributed approximately $35,000 to the legal fight against a cull of 400 ostriches amid an H5N1 outbreak, with supporters citing research value.

  • U.S. billionaire John Catsimatidis is funding a court fight to stop the cull of ostriches in British Columbia, stating that these animals deserve to live as they are 'iconic, ancient animals.'
  • Catsimatidis believes that Canada and the U.S. are interdependent and should support various causes together.
  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the cull during an H5N1 outbreak, which killed 69 ostriches, asserting it prevents virus mutation risks.
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MP Anderson disappointed with CFIA's insistence on culling Edgewood ostriches

The Vernon-Lake-Lake Country-Monashee MP called the agency 'stubborn,' adding he believes the reasoning behind the cull of nearly 400 birds is unscientific

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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