AR-News: California - Bill To Ban Force Feeding of Ducks and Geese Sales of Foie Gras Passes Senate

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From: ASPCA Advocacy Center 
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:33 PM
Subject: California - Bill To Ban Force Feeding of Ducks and Geese Sales of Foie Gras Passes Senate


           
           
           Dear ,

            Senate Bill 1520 passed the California Senate by a vote of 21-14. It now goes to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee. The bill, which bans the force feeding of ducks and geese in the production of foie gras, as well as sales of the product in California, is being carried by Senate President Pro-Tem John Burton at the request of AVAR, Farm Sanctuary, Viva!USA, and LA Lawyers for Animals. In order for the bill to pass out of the senate, it was amended to have a 7 1/2-year phase out before the law goes into effect. 

            Foie gras (or fatty liver) is produced by using a pipe inserted into the esophagus of a duck or goose and force feeding excessive amounts of food several times daily. This practice intentionally causes their livers to swell to up to 10 times normal size. Some restaurants serve the fatty liver as an expensive food item.

            Many countries, including Denmark, Norway, Poland, Germany, and Israel, ban the practice because it is considered cruel. In the United States, there are only two producers of foie gras, one in New York and one in California.

            It is crucial that the Assembly hear from its constituents before June 18th.  CLICK HERE to send a letter to the members of the Assembly Business and Professions Committee.

            For more information on the foie gras issue: contact AVAR at info at avar. Sincerely,

            Jill Buckley, Esq.
            Legislative Liaison, Western Region
            National Shelter Outreach


             

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