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Ridglan to Surrender License, End Dog Sales to Labs
Rise for Animals, October 28, 2025
The official report of Wisconsin’s Special Prosecutor confirms Ridglan Farms agreed to give up its breeding license rather than face prosecution for animal mistreatment.
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Ridglan Update: Resolution Passed & New Complaints Filed!
Rise for Animals, October 27, 2025
By a vote of 30 to 5 (with two abstentions), the Dane County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 2025-119.
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Animal Research News Roundup: October 24, 2025
Rise for Animals, October 24, 2025
Here are all this week's biggest stories in animal research in one convenient place.
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Same USDA Inspector Assigned to Every Ridglan Inspection
Rise for Animals, October 22, 2025
Every single one of the 28 inspection records was prepared by the same USDA representative: Veterinary Medical Officer Scott Welch.
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Here’s How a Government Shutdown Affects Animals in Labs
Rise for Animals, October 21, 2025
When the federal government shuts down, the basic survival needs of animals in labs are a mere line item in a budget crisis. 
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DANE COUNTY VOTE: Ask the State to Revoke Ridglan’s License
Rise for Animals, October 20, 2025
Resolution 119 has strengthened in the face of industry opposition. This Thursday, October 23rd, that resolution will come to a vote.
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Animal Research News Roundup: October 17, 2025
Rise for Animals, October 17, 2025
Here are all this week's biggest stories in animal research in one convenient place.
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The USDA Doesn’t Even Require Veterinarians to be Licensed
Rise for Animals, October 15, 2025
The public is told that USDA oversight ensures animal welfare, but we can assume the entire framework of animal care standards is a lie.
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Feds Handed Over 1,296 Long-Imprisoned Monkeys to Industry
Rise for Animals, October 14, 2025
The U.S. government appears to be openly aligned with the world’s largest supplier of animals to laboratories.