"Live plucking" originated in the eastern European countries in the depilation period to assist its shedding of the ancient customs, only exists in a very few goose populations. Since it was introduced into China in the last century, "live plucking " has not been widely adopted by goose farmers because it is contrary to animal welfare protection and will have high production cost.  Since 2009, with the attention and supervision of animal protection organizations and the call  "reject live poultry products" from China Down Industry Association,  "live plucking" has hardly gained a foothold in China's down industry.