The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) non-profit organisation has accused Bayern Munich player Thomas Muller and his wife Lisa of animal cruelty.
Specifically, the couple is accused of making their horses perform “unnatural sexual acts” on their farm to obtain doses of horse semen that they freeze and then sell for an average of 200 euros per dose.
PETA’s allegation against Muller
In a statement released last week, Muller explained that one of his horses, named D’Avie, suffered an injury and will be rested for a few months.
“Unfortunately, we have bad news,” Muller said.
“Our D’Avie will not be available in the next few months. Unfortunately, he slipped during a test attempt to prepare for breeding season and fell dramatically on his side.
“He sustained an injury to the hoof area and will need complete rest for the next few months. He’s a tough guy, and it could have been worse.”
Meanwhile, according to the Daily Mail, PETA spokesperson Jana Hoger claimed that their practice was unnatural.
“It is horrible that self-proclaimed horse lovers force animals in their care to perform unnatural sexual acts to profit from it,” she said.
“The injuries D’Avie suffered under the supervision of Lisa and Thomas Muller were preventable and unnecessary.”
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