The Truth About MBR Acres
Everything on this page is sourced from publicly available records, court documents, parliamentary questions, and verified reports. These are facts, not opinions.
MBR Acres: The Facility
Location
Sawtry Way (B1090), Wyton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2DT. Hidden behind hedgerows in rural Cambridgeshire.
Purpose
Breeds ~2,000 beagle puppies every year to sell to laboratories for animal testing. These dogs are born to suffer.
No Independent Oversight
Zero independent oversight. The public has no right to inspect or verify animal welfare inside.
The Green Hill Connection
Green Hill, Brescia, Italy
The same company previously ran Green Hill in Brescia, Italy. In 2012, authorities raided the facility after reports of severe animal mistreatment.
Two Juries Said Not Guilty
First Trial — Cambridge, 2026
Four rescuers stood trial at Cambridge Crown Court. The jury unanimously returned not guilty on all burglary charges.
Second Trial — Peterborough, 2026
Five rescuers faced the same charges in March 2026. After a 7-day trial, the jury again returned not guilty. Two juries agreed: rescue is not dishonest.
Public Opposition
Modern Alternatives Exist
Animal testing is not a scientific necessity. Modern technology provides better, more reliable alternatives.
Organ-on-a-Chip
Microfluidic devices using actual human cells to simulate organ function. More accurate than animal models.
AI Modelling
Machine learning predicts drug toxicity from molecular structure, trained on human data -- not animal experiments.
Advanced Cell Cultures
3D organoids grown from human stem cells provide human-relevant data that animal models cannot replicate.
UK Animal Testing Statistics
The UK is one of Europe's largest users of animals in research. Millions of procedures carried out every year.
Dogs are specially protected under UK law -- yet still used in testing. Beagles are chosen for their docile, trusting nature.
Despite public opposition and proven alternatives, dog experiments have not decreased as the science demands.
Timeline of Key Events
Green Hill Raided in Italy
Italian authorities raid the Green Hill beagle breeding facility in Brescia. Thousands of dogs found in deplorable conditions.
Green Hill Executives Convicted
Three executives convicted of animal cruelty. 6,023 dogs died at the facility.
Operations Relocate to UK
Marshall BioResources moves breeding operations to a new facility at Wyton, Cambridgeshire.
MBR Acres at Full Capacity
Wyton site reaches full capacity: approximately 2,000 beagle puppies bred per year for laboratories.
Protest Camp Established
Sustained protest presence established at the gates of MBR Acres. Continuous vigil begins.
Petition Passes 100,000 Signatures
Public petition crosses 100,000 signatures, triggering eligibility for parliamentary debate.
23 Beagle Puppies Rescued
23 puppies rescued from MBR Acres across two open rescues (18 in one, 5 in another) -- documented and carried out in full public view.
Westminster Hall Debate
Parliament debates "Commercial Breeding for Laboratories" in Westminster Hall.
Companies Sever Ties
Multiple companies cut ties with MBR Acres following sustained public pressure.
Petitions Pass 500,000 Signatures
Petitions across multiple platforms collectively pass 500,000 signatures.
First Jury Acquittal -- Cambridge
Cambridge Crown Court: jury unanimously acquits four defendants. Ordinary people refused to convict.
Second Jury Acquittal -- Peterborough
Peterborough Crown Court: after a 7-day trial, jury acquits five defendants. Two juries confirmed rescue is not dishonest.
The Evidence Is Clear
The facts speak for themselves. Now it is time to act.