Goose

Foie gras label not possible if no gavage: French MP wants law change

Loïc Dombreval says that the mechanical force-feeding currently required for the foie gras designation ‘consists in voluntarily making an animal ill’ and wants ‘natural’ products to be recognised under the label as well

Foie gras made without ‘gavage’ now on sale in France

The first foie gras created without the controversial “gavage” forced feeding technique is to go on sale in the south of France just in time for Christmas, costing almost €1,000 per kilo.

Is neighbour allowed to let geese roam onto my land?

Our neighbour allows her geese to roam in her garden and they sometimes enter our garden because it is not fully fenced. Recently, our dog got hold of one and, although the goose was not killed, it was hurt. She asked us to have the dog put down (which we refused to do). Someone told me that legally she has no right to let geese roam free; is this true? V.H.

Goose

Foie gras label not possible if no gavage: French MP wants law change

Foie gras made without ‘gavage’ now on sale in France

Is neighbour allowed to let geese roam onto my land?

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