The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is addressing the urgency of its call for a cull of more than 300 ostriches at a farm in Edgewood.

The agency is continuing to care for the birds at Universal Ostrich Farm while an interim stay order from the Supreme Court of Canada remains in place.

"The CFIA will continue to provide appropriate feed and water to the ostriches under CFIA veterinary oversight," the agency said Friday, Sept. 26. "The CFIA will be using feed provided by the ostrich farm’s regular supplier once it is delivered."

CFIA said an initial count of the ostriches shows there are between 300 and 330 on site, while a more precise number is being sought.

The CFIA also identified an ostrich with compromised health and is consulting the owners about any pre-existing treatment

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