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food-and-agriculture2 years ago•1 min saved

Mass Vaccination of Ducks in France to Combat Bird Flu

France is embarking on a $100 million effort to vaccinate 64 million ducks in order to protect the country's beloved foie gras from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Ducks are particularly vulnerable to the disease, which has led to a significant decrease in foie gras production. The vaccination process involves administering two doses to chicks shortly after hatching. The French government will cover 85% of the vaccination costs, which is a fraction of what it has paid to farmers for bird culling in recent years. This vaccination effort is the first of its kind in the EU and has prompted the US to curtail imports of ducks and poultry from Europe.

via Newser|

#avian-influenza #ducks #foie-gras

agriculture2 years ago•3 min saved

"Quack Attack: France Launches Massive Duck Vaccination Campaign"

France has launched a mass vaccination campaign to protect its 64 million ducks from a deadly strain of bird flu and to support the production of foie gras. The vaccination program, the first of its kind in the European Union, aims to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which has led to the culling of over 30 million birds in France in the past three years. However, the United States has responded by announcing restrictions on imports of ducks and other poultry from Europe, citing the risk of introducing the disease. The French government's vaccination program will be compulsory for farms with more than 250 ducks, with the first shot administered to 10-day-old chicks followed by a second dose eight days later. The program is expected to be a significant technical and financial challenge, with the government covering 85% of the cost.

via The New York Times|

#agriculture #bird-flu #foie-gras

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Clash Over NYC's Foie Gras Ban"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are at odds over the legality of foie gras, a controversial delicacy made from force-fed duck liver. Adams' administration wants to enforce a ban on the luxury food due to animal rights concerns, while Hochul's state Department of Agriculture and Markets has ordered the city not to enforce the ban. Proponents of the state's move argue that NYC authorities were overreaching, while ban advocates believe the city should have the right to regulate itself. The ban was initially signed by former Mayor Bill de Blasio and was set to take effect in November 2022.

via Fox News|

#animal-rights #ban #foie-gras

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

The Controversial Battle: Foie Gras Ban Divides New York City's Leaders

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams are at odds over the ban on foie gras in the city. Supporters of the ban argue that it is a matter of allowing the city to govern itself, while opponents claim that the ban is an overreach by a local government that does not have ducks or farms of its own. The ban, which was passed in 2019 but overturned by a lower court, is now caught up in the appeals process. The ongoing legal battle highlights the clash between rural and urban interests, as well as the balance of power between the state and the city.

via POLITICO|

#animal-rights #foie-gras #legal-battle

law2 years ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court upholds California's foie gras ban.

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to California's ban on foie gras, which was brought by Canadian duck and goose farmers, a New York producer of the product, and a chef who wishes to sell it in California. The petitioners argued that the animals are raised to produce the fatty liver known as foie gras and that the producers are "law-abiding citizens who fully comply with their jurisdictions' strict laws" to ensure the protection of animals. California defended the law, saying it was necessary to combat how the product is produced.

via CNN|

#agriculture #animal-rights #california