Blue Mounds

The Ridglan Farms beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin has been the site of two recent protests by animal welfare activists. The first protest on April 18, 2026, resulted in around 25 arrests as over 1,000 protesters attempted to gain entry to the facility. A second attempt was made in March 2026, but was met with police action including rubber bullets and pepper spray. These events have drawn attention to concerns about animal welfare and the ethics of beagle breeding for research purposes. The protests highlight the ongoing debate around animal rights and the need for regulation of animal breeding facilities.