Article 1821 of the French Civil Code

This livestock (also called iron livestock) is that by which the owner of a rural holding gives it on farm with the proviso that on expiry of the lease, the farmer will leave the same stock as that which he has received.

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Article 1821

Ce cheptel (appelé aussi cheptel de fer) est celui par lequel le propriétaire d’une exploitation rurale la donne à ferme à charge qu’à l’expiration du bail, le fermier laissera un même fonds de bétail que celui qu’il a reçu.