Protesters Storm Beagle Facility Defended by Manure Trench and Rubber Bullets
About 1,000 animal welfare activists attempted to enter the Ridglan Farms beagle breeding facility in Wisconsin, but were met by police who used rubber bullets and pepper spray, leading to numerous arrests, including the group’s leader. This marked the second protest aiming to remove beagles from the facility, with previous attempts involving forced entry and the seizure of dogs. The sheriff’s department described the protest as violent, with individuals attempting to breach barricades and assaulting officers. Ridglan Farms, which denies mistreating animals, has agreed to surrender its state breeding license by July 1 as part of a settlement to avoid prosecution for alleged mistreatment.
John Q. Hosedrinker