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In these experiments, they are often artificially made sick or used in areas unrelated to equine diseases—such as the agonizing production of hormones for pig breeding or the equally painful production of antibodies. The animals suffer, even though animal-free alternatives have long existed for these and other procedures.

For more information, see:
https://www.tierrechte.de/2026/08/24/das-pferd-ist-das-versuchstier-des-jahres-2026/