BAD KARMA: The pharma giant that injected dogs with rabies is also a threat to you
BAD KARMA: The pharma giant that injected dogs with rabies is also a threat to you
Ridglan Farms dogs used by Merck in their rabies trials suffered from sudden anorexia, signs of apprehension or nervousness, and paralysis. But the cruelty inflicted on those defenseless dogs is not just an animal welfare issue. Merck’s work on the painkiller Vioxx, millions of Americans were duped into buying a deadly painkiller. As many as 100,000 people had heart attacks and died as a result. This is a demonstration of a political system that allows the most powerful and wealthy interests to hurt or kill anyone — including you. WAYNE HSIUNG: In November 2025, Merck quietly published results from an experiment […]
Ridglan Farms activists facing felony charges make initial court appearance
Ridglan Farms activists facing felony charges make initial court appearance
Dozens of animal rights activists gathered in Dane County on Monday, Oct. 19, as 47 people face felony charges stemming from the March 15 break-in when activists broke into the property of Ridglan Farms, an animal testing facility, in an attempt to free them from what they say were abusive conditions. The felony charge the defendants face carry a maximum punishment of 12-and-a-half years in prison. CBS58 NEWS MILWAUKEE: Dozens of animal rights activists gathered in Dane County on Monday, Oct. 19, as 47 people face felony charges stemming from the March 15 break in at Ridglan Farms. The animal testing […]
MASK OFF: The USDA claims it’s not required to enforce the Animal Welfare Act in lawsuit
MASK OFF: The USDA claims it’s not required to enforce the Animal Welfare Act in lawsuit
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) filed a lawsuit against the USDA in September 2024, challenging its past decisions to license three Iowa dog breeders. The ASPCA claims hundreds of dogs have cycled through these breeders as part of a puppy-laundering scheme intended to conceal their role in supplying puppies to out-of-state retailers. In response, the USDA is arguing that the agency is not required to enforce the law — stating that none of the enforcement provisions of the Animal Welfare Act are mandatory, and that decisions on enforcement are entirely at the agency’s own discretion. […]
