horses (for antitoxin production)

Horses are used in antitoxin production because they can generate large amounts of specific antibodies when exposed to toxins or pathogens. When a horse is given a small, safe dose of an antigen, its immune system produces antibodies to fight it. These antibodies are then collected from the horse's blood, processed, and purified to create antitoxins or antivenoms. This method allows for large-scale, cost-effective production of these medical treatments, providing vital protection against diseases and venomous bites or stings in humans.