THE recent publicity about the marvellous play War Horse reminds us about all the ways in which animals have suffered, and continue to suffer, in human wars and conflicts.

Animals have been used as messengers, for detection, scouting and rescue, as beasts of burden and on the frontline.

Meanwhile, in UK laboratories, thousands suffer and die every year in invasive warfare experiments.

You can show your concern for this suffering by joining the tens of thousands of people who wear Animal Aid's purple poppy.

To buy a poppy, or for more information, call 01732 364546 or visit www.animalaid shop.org.uk

Richard Mountford

Development manager

Animal Aid