EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., has spent more than 10 months opposing a cull order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that would result in the deaths of hundreds of its birds.

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce on Thursday morning whether it will hear a final appeal against the cull. If it refuses to grant leave to appeal, a stay order will be lifted and the agency will be free to commence the cull.

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Here are some of the key dates in the lengthy battle, including accounts based on court rulings:

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