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Meet 264 Victims of Animal Agriculture and Animal Research
Rise for Animals, January 14, 2026
Factory-farmed animals are also research subjects. This investigation reveals how 264 birds were harmed by industry, universities, and the USDA—with your tax dollars.
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More Americans Are Saying No to Animal Research
Rise for Animals, November 20, 2025
Polls show Americans increasingly reject a practice they see as “morally wrong.”
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Monkeys Headed for Lab Hunted with Assault Rifles, Killed
Rise for Animals, November 5, 2025
After a transport truck crashed, several monkeys escaped to experience moments of quasi-freedom—and some to experience the last moments of their lives.
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Suspended Ridglan Vet Replaced by Two Under Investigation
Rise for Animals, October 30, 2025
Ridglan suggested it’s subbing in two vets who were themselves under state investigation—and one of whom has already been disciplined for similar misconduct in the past.
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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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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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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.