Darley Oaks Farm Closure

[Domestic Goddess]

Darley Oaks Farm is to cease breeding guinea pigs for medical research following a long-running campaign by animal rights activists.

The family farm run by the David Hall and Partners firm said it would shut down its guinea pig breeding operations at Darley Oaks Farm in Newchurch, Staffordshire, at the end of the year.


Animal rights protesters had undertaken a six year campaign to persuade Hall family to cease their manner of business.
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Whether or not you agree with the animal rights protesters I think this is interesting as it shows that the police were unable to protect the Hall family and their workers. I must admit I hate the idea of animal testing and do not approve of the conditions that the animals were kept in - however, it was all perfectly legal and technically they should have been able to rely on the police to help them. I fully agree with the right to lawful protest, but some actions were clearly breaking criminal law and yet the police were unable to stop them.

I wonder if this high profile case will bring about changes in the law?

[goosegirl]

Hi DG,

I suppose the police cannot be every where. But they was some new laws introduced. But its like any situation in life were people feel strongly about some thing.

Triffid,

I,ve heard tofu is tasty too, I will buy some to try next time I,m out. All our food is free range. Your name always makes me think of Aubrey, the man eating plant from little shop of horrors.

GG.

[Valsheen]

I think you have a point there Domestic Goddess - the family should have received some sort of protection from the Police. I also agree with the right to lawful protest but to go as far as grave robbing left a bad taste in my mouth. :(


However, that said, I am very much against animal testing, especially in relation to the cosmetic industry. I was a vegetarian for many years, and although I now eat meat, I won't touch anything with four legs and the the two legged ones have to be free range.

V

[Annabel]

I dont agree with animal testing whatsoever and I am gald that the family have decided to give up breeding guinea pigs in favour of returning to traditional farming.

However, when I heard that animal rights protestors had desecrated the grave of one of the family's mothers and that her remains are still missing, i was utterly disgusted and appalled. :rant: :rant:

[Neighboured]

Tofu is not delicious! I used to be a vegie, so trust me on that one.

The police couldn't help the Hall family? No. And they can't or won't help Leytonorient or Planet24, either... :badmood:

[Annabel]

lol @ triffid!

Neighboured means leytonorient, our forum member, not the footie team!!! :lol: :lol:

and...no more about tofu (vile stuff), ok? or i shall be forced to tell you off for going 'off topic' !!! :lol: :lol:

[Neighboured]

It has a nasty, cardboardy flavour.

[Annabel]

Tsk!

Offtopic!!!! :P :P