Concern has gripped the agricultural world of Landes and Gers, but also farms in other departments which fear being affected by the virus. The move to a high alert level suggests that viral pressure will spread.
Analyzes must be carried out regarding the effectiveness of the vaccination and whether a 3rd injection will be necessary for older animals.
After the health crises that have continued since 2017, the sector thought it would finally be able to respond without constraints to end-of-year demand for foie gras, duck breasts and other duck products.
Producers were able to replenish stocks of canned goods and prepare fresh products with greater peace of mind. The entire profession was delighted to finally be able to work normally, until this alert. You should know that nearly 7 out of 10 French people will eat foie gras during the end-of-year holidays.
In total, 9 out of 10 French people say they consume it and 75% rank it in first position among the flagship products of the end-of-year holidays, ahead of smoked salmon (67%) and the Yule log (61%). 93% of people surveyed by the CSA Institute agree that foie gras is part of the French gastronomic heritage. On toast, with fig bread, a baguette or gingerbread, sprinkled with chili pepper, jam or a touch of coarse salt…
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