RACHEL FOBAR: At animal facilities — such as dog breeding centers and roadside zoos — the USDA conducts routine inspections to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act, which requires the humane treatment of animals used for research or exhibition. Violators can be fined or charged with animal cruelty… For the last six years, however, … Continue reading UNSPEAKABLE ‘MOMENTS’: USDA must now publicly report all animal welfare violations