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Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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Pocan Amendment Targeting Ridglan Farms Passed into House Appropriations Agriculture Funding Bill

Published | Video Starts at 01:12

Multiple cages with rusted or broken wires caused cysts and infections, and dogs were often subjected to removal of their vocal cords and in certain instances, allegedly without anesthesia or pain management. Following the investigation, the facility agreed to a settlement to surrender its state commercial dog breeding license by July 1st of this year. Even though this facility was cited for hundreds of violations demonstrating systematic and ongoing animal mistreatment, this facility was allowed to maintain its USDA Class A breeder license. (01:12–01:22)

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Asserts that Ridgeland Farms agreed to surrender its state license by a specific date.

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