There is a controversy going on right now in East Yorkshire, England, concerning the proposed construction of a facility to breed and house 2,000 or more beagles at a time for the sole purpose of scientific experimentation and vivisection. The company in the controversy is B & K Universal. Why is this something that we, as ferret owners, should be aware of? Because B & K Universal is owned by our beloved Marshall Farms. Apparently they are not making enough money in ferret-related ventures, and now must expand their breeding for the sole purpose of experimentation (torture). Does this bother anyone as much as it does me? Here is one link: <http://negotiationisover.com/2011/06/06/action-alert-stop-proposed-bk-universal-marshall-farms-breeding-facility/> And here is one where you can sign an online petition: <http://www.petitiononline.co.uk/petition/oppose-plans-for-breeding-beagles-for-vivisection-in-uk/2877> And here is the website for Marshall BioResources, should anyone care to directly contact them: http://www.marshallbioresources.com/ Jeff In Loving Memory of Neo, Trinity, Morphy, Possum, Pip, Pop, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Hunny, Misty, Frodo, Baggins, and Mr. Parker Caring for Luna, Baby Girl, Dozer, Boomer, and Zoomer [Posted in FML 7091]