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The parent company of a Virginia facility that bred beagles for drug experiments has been fined over $35 million, the largest ever in an Animal Welfare Act case. About 4,000 beagles were rescued in 2022, and the company pleaded guilty to multiple violations, including inhumane euthanasia practices and inadequate veterinary care. The Humane Society helped facilitate the adoption of the rescued dogs.
Envigo RMS LLC has agreed to pay a record $35 million fine for mistreating beagles at its Virginia breeding facility, which violated the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act. The company failed to provide adequate veterinary care and proper wastewater treatment, leading to the rescue of thousands of beagles and the facility's closure. The fine includes payments to animal welfare organizations and environmental restoration efforts. Animal rights groups are calling for further accountability and urging the industry to adopt alternatives to animal testing.
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.