Katie Pasitney
Katie Pasitney is the daughter of the owners of Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, British Columbia. Recently, she has been vocal about her family's opposition to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's ordered cull of their ostrich flock due to avian flu concerns. Pasitney has expressed frustration over the lack of communication and transparency from the agency, highlighting the emotional and economic toll this situation has placed on her family and the farming community.
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Katie Pasitney, whose family owns the farm, expressed her sorrow over the sacrifice of the ostriches.
El caso de los 300 avestruces que fueron sacrificados en Canadá en medio de una enorme polémica que llegó a Estados Unidos
Panama· 2025-11-09
Katie Pasitney, whose family owns the farm, expressed her distress over the culling of the ostriches.
Canadian ostrich saga that captivated RFK Jr ends as birds culled
United Kingdom· 2025-11-07
Katie Pasitney is the farm spokeswoman and daughter of co-owner Karen Espersen.
No decision on B.C. ostrich case as cull opponent arrested
Canada· 2025-10-18
Katie Pasitney is the daughter of Karen Espersen and was present at the farm.
Risk that B.C. ostriches could spread flu is low, but cull is still warranted, experts sayCanada· 2025-09-27
Katie Pasitney appealed to officers to stop the massacre of the ostriches.
Canada: order to cull more than 400 ostriches over bird flu fears ruffles feathers | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25
Katie Pasitney is the daughter of Karen Espersen and was identified as one of the farmers arrested during the protest.
B.C. ostrich farmers make urgent appeal to Supreme Court to stop cull of flockCanada· 2025-09-24
Katie Pasitney, whose mother is a co-owner of the farm, showed a convoy of vehicles arriving at the farm.
RCMP arrive on ostrich farm ahead of expected cullCanada· 2025-09-23
Katie Pasitney, a spokeswoman with the farm, says she is aware of Sanders’ comments.
U.S. right-wing commentator Chris Sanders offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull orderCanada· 2025-09-21
Katie Pasitney said the farm remains hopeful that it will get another chance to make its case.
B.C. ostrich farm says it will ask Supreme Court to stop the cull of 400 birdsCanada· 2025-09-14Katie Pasitney, a spokeswoman for the farm, expressed her relief about the interim stay.
B.C. ostrich farm hopes Ottawa will intervene to stop bird cullCanada· 2025-09-08
Katie Pasitney, farm spokeswoman and daughter of the farm’s co-owner, said in a video posted to social media on Saturday afternoon that the granting of the interim stay allows several days of breathing room.
B.C. ostrich farm wins interim stay, prevents cull of 400 birds over fluCanada· 2025-09-07Katie Pasitney is the co-owner’s daughter who reached out to John Catsimatidis about the ostrich farm.
New York billionaire says he is helping fund legal fight to stop cull of B.C. ostrichesCanada· 2025-08-27
Katie Pasitney, whose parents own Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewater, B.C., said the family is determined to take their case to the Supreme Court of Canada.
B.C. farmers ask Supreme Court to delay cull of 400 ostriches, say birds don’t have fluCanada· 2025-08-23
Universal Ostrich Farm spokeswoman Katie Pasitney called the news 'devastating' in a post online.
B.C. ostrich farm loses appeal against avian flu cullCanada· 2025-08-22Katie Pasitney, whose mother co-owns the farm, thanked supporters in a post on social media.
Federal Appeal Court grants B.C. ostriches stay of cull pending reviewCanada· 2025-06-20Katie Pasitney, a spokesperson for the farm, reported that about 50 supporters have gathered daily to save the animals.
B.C. ostriches set for cull have avian flu infection not seen elsewhere in Canada, agency saysCanada· 2025-05-31
Katie Pasitney, whose parents own the farm, says they aren’t interested in moving the flock, although they’re grateful for the support.
Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cullCanada· 2025-05-27Katie Pasitney, the daughter of Karen Espersen, expressed her concerns about the cull during a livestream.
B.C. owners of ostriches condemned because of avian flu outbreak seek new legal challengeCanada· 2025-05-22Katie Pasitney, whose parents own the farm, says she hasn’t heard from the CFIA yet.
Protesters opposed to agency-ordered cull at B.C. ostrich farm prepare for long-term stayCanada· 2025-05-19