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Posted in animals on October 2, 2004

Schwarzenneger Signs Anti-Foie Gras Bill Into Law

New York and California are the only places in the United States where Foie Gras is produced. Thanks to this new bill, New York is the only one left.

"Foie gras is produced by force-feeding ducks or geese up to three times per day by prying open their bills, shoving long, inflexible pipes down their throats, and pumping several pounds of feed into each bird's stomach. The process causes the birds' livers, which are eventually sold as foie gras, to become diseased and swell to up to 10 times their normal size. Some birds experience ripped-open necks and ruptured internal organs because of the intense pressure of the forced feeding. Workers are often given monetary rewards just for not "bursting" birds. The stress and pain frequently result in the birds' becoming unable to walk and being reduced to propelling themselves by pushing with their wings. "

Story:
Schwarenneger Signs Historic Anti-Foie Gras Bill Into Law

Links:
Foie Gras: Delicacy of Despair
Foie Gras: Liver Disease as a Gourmet Treat

Posted on October 2, 2004 5:41 PM

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