Overview
- Critteraid reported a positive H5N1 case in a Nov. 7 social media post and pledged transparency.
- The sanctuary lists 54 animals, spanning household pets and barnyard species such as pigs, goats, cows, ducks and chickens.
- Critteraid says it is working with the CFIA, Interior Health and veterinary professionals, and notes the response is ongoing.
- Staff and volunteers describe being devastated and ask for kindness as they limit public comment to prioritize animal care.
- The announcement comes after the CFIA culled 314 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farm near Edgewood following a court ruling in the agency’s favor.