Ethical Foie Gras?

A little while ago, I posted an opinion about Foie Gras (which you can read here) and how I believe the ruling to lift the ban should be overruled. Although I still hold fast to that opinion, I recently stumbled upon an article concerning "ethical foie". I do not recommend eating foie gras in any form for health reasons, but if one does choose to consume it, I would suggest only from a reliable source that does not promote the industrial-agricultural complex.
The Guardian posted an article online this morning about a farm in Spain where the geese are treated properly before being turned into human fodder. The geese on Eduardo Sousa's voluntarily devour the food given to them by the friendly farmer until their liver naturally changes to the state in which it is considered for foie gras. Sousa is very attached and empathetic to his animals, even when describing their demise he says, "We slaughter them by group, if you leave some of them they become very sad, they’re widows. But I’m confident that with the way we do it, the animal doesn’t suffer at all.” Sousa also scorns the path industrial foie gras has taken by saying that "[the foie gras industry] has gone too far...These are animals that have a family, that fall in love, that are intelligent. When you see this animal in a cage with all these machines, you know it is suffering.”

As I mentioned before, I am fully supportive of the repeal of the most recent ruling, however, should it stay in place, I believe Sousa is on to something sustainable. The animal's bodies transform to the condition needed naturally, and they are allowed to experience their lives as natural geese; in the sun, with mates and community. No cages needed. Should the California ruling stay in place, this is the next step that needs to be taken- foie gras must be made ethical, or not made at all.

To Eduardo Sousa I say: Gracias, bravo y buen suerte

Photo from Swide.com

The Guardian: Can foie gras ever be ethical?

Sousa's Website