French agriculture on show in Paris

Billed as the largest farm show in France, the 50th International Agricultural Fair in Paris opened its doors to visitors on Saturday. Among the nearly 1,000 stalls showcasing the best of French produce and agricultural know-how, RFI found an osteopath…for animals.

At the Salon International de l'Agriculture, there is a tiny stall for the Professional Institute for Animal Mechanical Osteopathy. It is overshadowed by a much larger stand from a popular fast-food chain promoting its use of French beef in its burgers - a sensitive issue given the current horsemeat-for-beef scandal. A few curious onlookers approach osteopath Cyril Crausaz, the institute’s president.

Crausaz, a confident man with long hair and a rugged beard, is more than happy to explain what he does.