Queen guitarist and Downton actor disappointed at Beagle farm decision
Celebrities Brian May and Peter Egan both voiced his disappointment at the ruling to approve the expansion of a beagle farm near Withernsea.
“I am sickened to hear that this facility is to go ahead, ignoring the views of the public and local authorities, and condemning these best friends of man to thousands of unethical and unnecessary tests. This is an appalling message for Britain to send out to the world.”
– Brian May
This is a tragedy that will see litter after litter of beagle pups reared for the laboratory, where these gentle animals will be force-fed and killed in crude tests that are of little use to people.
– Peter Egan
But David Gatehouse from B&K Universal, which owns the site, says their concerns are misleading and that the new facility will be kinder on the dogs.