USA: Bill would have New Jersey join anti-foie gras campaign

08/28/06

Farmers would be prohibited from force-feeding poultry under legislation being introduced in New Jersey that would alter production of the duck and goose liver delicacy known as foie gras.

Assemblywoman Joan Voss says she crafted the measure, which would ban using a feeding tube to force the birds to eat, because it harms the animals. Such practices have been decried by animal welfare activists...

Source: Bill would have New Jersey join anti-foie gras campaign

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