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Beagle Breeder Fined $35M for Historic Animal Welfare Violations

The Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency have imposed a historic $35 million fine on Inotiv Inc. and its subsidiaries for severe violations of the Animal Welfare Act and Clean Water Act at a Virginia dog breeding facility. The company, which surrendered 4,000 beagles in 2022, failed to provide adequate care and exposed animals and workers to contaminated water. The fine includes criminal penalties, donations to animal welfare organizations, and costs to upgrade their operations.

1 year ago•Source: ABC News

Beagle Breeder Fined $35M for Animal Neglect

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3.08 min•1 year ago

Beagle Breeder Fined $35M for Animal Neglect

Envigo RMS and its parent company Inotiv have pleaded guilty to neglecting thousands of beagles bred for medical research, resulting in a record $35 million fine. The plea deal, which includes a ban on breeding or selling dogs, follows a federal investigation that revealed severe animal welfare violations at their Virginia facility. The company must also pay for environmental repairs and compliance monitoring, while individual employee prosecutions remain possible.

via The Associated Press

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