A growing nationwide movement is calling for an end to the use of beagles and other animals in laboratory research. Following a high-profile investigation and open rescue at Wisconsin’s Ridglan Farms, demonstrations are spreading across the country as animal advocates turn their attention to companies connected to the laboratory-animal industry.
UnchainedTV’s Lindsey Baker was in Thousand Oaks, California, as protesters gathered and marched, demanding an end to animal testing. This report looks at the movement gaining momentum, the controversy surrounding the use of dogs in research, and the voices pushing for change. Representatives of companies discussed in this report are invited to respond. For more information go to: www.savethedogs.io.
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