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White Papers
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Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS)
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Force-Feeding for Foie Gras Production and Duck and Goose Welfare
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The force-feeding of ducks and geese for the production of pâté de foie gras causes the birds’ livers to become diseased and swollen, inducing hepatic lipidosis; pain and injury from feeding tube insertion; fear and stress during capture and handling; gait abnormality due to distended livers; pathologies in liver function; and increased mortality. An extensive body of scientific evidence confirms that the practice of force-feeding for foie gras is detrimental to animal welfare. Compiled below are statements by leading welfare scientists and experts, including veterinarians who have personally examined force-fed birds or reviewed necropsies. |
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Force-Feeding for Foie Gras Production and Duck and Goose Welfare (pages: 10)
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