Ridglan Farms beagles and activist prosecutions

Dane County Sheriff’s Office

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Law enforcement used pepper spray, tear gas, and impact munitions during a large protest and attempted entry at the facility. Officials cited officer and public safety; protesters disputed the response.

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The Dane County Sheriff’s Office states that Ridglan Farms permanently closed its beagle breeding and research operations, surrendered its state breeding license, and that the final group of beagles left in August 2026.

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