USDA does not assign 'critical violation' to Alpha Genesis after third monkey escape in past decade
The NIH closed its investigation into 43 monkeys fled from Alpha Genesis in November. USDA regulators did not think the ...
Dog ownership laws and pet rules in the US: What you need to know
Another law that that puts the welfare of animals (and dogs) first, is the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act (2019), ...
Animal park owner agrees to 2-year hiatus
The owner of a LaGrange County animal park has reached an agreement with the federal government to comply with welfare laws after a two-year loss of his exhibitor license. Vernon D. Miller agreed not ...
Dutch Creek Farm plans to reopen without exotic animals
Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park plans to reopen in the spring with a scaled-back collection of animals after surrendering its USDA license. Park owner Vernon D. Miller announced the reopening following a ...
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Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park releases statement and announces re-opening
On Jan. 28, the United States Department of Justice announced Vernon D. Miller, owner of Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park, had agreed to not apply for or engage in any activity that requires a Department ...
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Alpha Genesis responds to USDA citations after monkey deaths at South Carolina lab
The USDA's report, which was released after a thorough investigation, cited Alpha Genesis for the deaths, but also praised the facility's staff for their "swift actions" that saved 32 of the 54 ...