Ridglan Farms

Ridglan Farms, located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, is a facility that breeds beagles for research purposes. It has recently become the focus of significant attention due to protests by animal welfare activists. These activists, numbering around 1,000, have made multiple attempts to enter the facility, seeking to remove beagles. These attempts have led to clashes with law enforcement, resulting in approximately 25 arrests and the use of rubber bullets and pepper spray by police to control the crowds. The group's leader was also arrested. The incidents highlight the ongoing debate and conflict between animal rights advocates and organizations involved in animal breeding and research, raising questions about the ethical treatment of animals in such facilities.