In a landmark case that has shocked the animal research industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Envigo RMS LLC and its subsidiary Envigo Global Services Inc. have pleaded guilty to a litany of charges related to the mistreatment of animals and environmental pollution at their dog breeding facility in Cumberland County, Virginia. This case represents the largest-ever fine imposed in an Animal Welfare Act violation. It underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental protection. The inves…
