Twenty yrs ago i was reading where the military were using anaesthetised pigs to study wound effects of both 7.62mm and 5.56mm bullets.
Interesting that PETA chooses not to regard humans as animals as then it could speak out against war. Instead seems to encourage war by suggesting an alternative.

michaelm, brunswick, australia

Funny, I never heard about this on the evening national news or read about it in the newspaper. I can only wish they were using feral hogs which are a tremendous nuisance. Short of that, any member of peta would do. I wonder if they bleed?

Michael Henderson, Dallas, Texas

Couldn't they use silicone mannequins with a circulatory system made from goretex and small electric pumps? Visual effects people do this all the time for horror movies. There are also such training systems for dentists and endoscopic surgery.

Michael, Edinburgh,

Reminds me of stories of Israel military using pigs to test explosives and other weapons. And they were *NOT* anesthetized. For example, they'd lock them up, say in an old railway car, and then toss a bomb in.

Arik Silverman, MIlwaukee, USA

There is no outrage in the USA. I think i heard about it last week but no outrage. We have always tested on pigs because it works. This type of testing has gone on for years and the knowledge we have gained has been shared with all our NATO friends. Thats why Western armies have a high survivor rate

William, Atlanta, USA

1% of city flakes who think food grows in packages can be vegan, have vit B12 deficiencies and brittle bones. They do not have the right to eradicate domestic (pet and farm) animals which they are out to do. They may NOT dicate to our military or practice medicine w/o a license. Enough!

Jack Lani , Topsfield, ME , USA

The pigs are first anesthetized and are kept under throughout the exercise. When it's over they are killed with an overdose. In the past they were then butchered and barbecued for the graduation party. It's kinder than what they would get at the slaughterhouse.

windsor, Seattle, USA

How exactly is treating injured pigs going to prepare soldiers to treat a wounded comrade? Watching the suffering and death of pigs is not going to have the same psychological impact. If they want experience, let them work EMT/ER in a large city where gunshot wounds are common. Would help more.

scarlett, Richmond, USA

absolutely appalling....but when it comes to the army i suppose i shouldnt be surprised. Theyre trained to kill humans, so why would they care about killing animals.

Ella, Dublin,