A recently released undercover report by Sweden's nationally broadcast television network TV4 revealed that geese are being plucked for their down feathers as many as 4 times during their lives, a procedure described by American bird expert and veterinarian Dr. Laurie Siperstein-Cook as “horribly, horribly painful.”

Airing on the TV4 current affairs program “Cold Facts,” the report by investigative reporter Per Hermanrud, called “Down at Any Cost,” revealed how facilities in a number of different countries would forcefully strip the birds of their feathers and down prior to their ultimate slaughter for meat.

With the report saying that consumers worldwide are often unaware of this cruel practice because labeling for methods of gathering down is not required, Dr. Siperstein-Cook cautioned, “If you choose to buy a down product and you don't know where that down came from, you may be supporting torture.”

Journalist Per Hermanrud, Dr. Siperstein-Cook, personnel at TV4 and all others involved, we appreciate your observations and the new understanding they bring. May such information motivate humanity to more swiftly create a kinder future of harmony and safety for the noble geese and all cherished animal co-inhabitants.

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