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OSTRICHGATE: The Expert Doctor Tells Us What Went Wrong With Jeff Wilson
Veterinary epidemiologist Dr. Jeff Wilson joins Melanie Wakelin to unpack the BC ostrich culling, why outbreak response best practices were not followed, and how failed governance magnified the harm. He outlines the Four Pillars of Outbreak Response, provides context on testing, immunity, and communication, and shares a constructive path forward so outrage can turn into action.
What We Cover:
What actually happened at the BC ostrich farm and why it matters beyond one case
The Four Pillars of Outbreak Response: leadership team, data, interventions, transparent communication
How and why best…
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