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flag The U.S. military will stop shooting pigs and goats for medic training, using simulators instead, per the 2025 defense bill.

flag The U.S. military will end shooting pigs and goats to train medics, replacing the practice with advanced simulators as required by the 2025 defense bill. flag The change, backed by Rep. Vern Buchanan and animal rights groups, aims to improve training realism while reducing animal suffering. flag Though live-fire trauma exercises with animals are banned, other uses like weapon testing and blunt-force trauma will continue under anesthesia and euthanasia protocols. flag The Defense Health Agency is reviewing the policy, which reflects years of legislative efforts to adopt human-relevant simulation technology such as “cut suits” worn by actors.

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