Thousands to march across New York demanding end to beagle lab breeding
On September 12, tens of thousands plan to walk across New York State, ending at Marshall BioResources, to protest the breeding of beagles for laboratory experiments.
A nationwide protest is set for September 12, when tens of thousands of participants will march across New York State, concluding at the entrance of Marshall BioResources, the country’s biggest for-profit beagle breeding facility. The company is said to maintain a population of roughly 20,000 dogs, pricing each between $1,000 and $2,000 for experimental use. Organizers highlight the ethical concerns of using beagles—described as small, friendly, and trusting—in a wide range of tests, from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics.
They point to a recent operation that freed more than 2,000 beagles from a Wisconsin farm and led to the revocation of that farm’s veterinary license. Demonstrators call for lawmakers to act, noting that advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cell-based models could largely replace animal testing. The movement frames the issue as a moral imperative, urging political candidates to publicly support the cause.
Why it matters
The protest spotlights animal-rights concerns and pushes for policy change on laboratory testing practices.
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