VII. Investigation Roadmap

Open Questions

About Ridglan Farms:
- Who owns Ridglan Farms? What is its corporate structure?
- What is the facility's full history? When was it established?
- Who are the current managers and decision-makers?
- What is the lead veterinarian's role in the surgical procedures?
- How many dogs has Ridglan sold for animal testing? To which laboratories?
- What is the current status of devocalization and cherry eye surgeries?
- Are Leah Staley, Jim Hiltbrandt, and Al Olson still employed?

About the Business:
- What pharmaceutical and research companies purchase dogs from Ridglan?
- What is Ridglan's annual revenue?
- Are there other beagle breeding facilities in Wisconsin?
- What is Ridglan's relationship with other Class A breeders nationally?

About Regulatory History:
- Complete DATCP inspection history (all years)
- Complete USDA inspection history (all years)
- Any prior enforcement actions by any agency
- Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board records on unlicensed surgery complaints

About the Legal Proceedings:
- Status of the special prosecutor petition (Case No. 2024JD000001)
- Whether the court appointed a special prosecutor
- Any subsequent charges or investigations

Records to Obtain - Ridglan Farms corporate filings (Wisconsin Secretary of State) - All DATCP inspection reports (complete history via open records) - All USDA inspection reports (FOIA) - Dane County Animal Control complaint records - DA's Office file on Ridglan (open records) - Sheriff's Office file on Ridglan (open records) - Ridglan's USDA license history and any enforcement actions - Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board records

People to Research - Ridglan ownership and management (current and historical) - Lead veterinarian identity and licensing - Former employees beyond Gilbertson and Reich - DATCP inspectors who conducted the inspections - Laboratories that purchase Ridglan dogs