Uh, I don't know what kind of research facilities they'refrom, but I actually work with beagles in a research setting and A) they're fed regular IAMS (unless a new doggie diet is being studied), B) they're not debarked (even though they can be LOUD), C) They have beds, toys, social interaction, and get regular group play sessions and leash walks D) they get a ton of treats and hands on attention E) They're not kept on wire floors... they're dogs not mice, and even mice can't be kept on wire long-term, and finally F) we adopt out beagles and we divulge their medical history (vaccinations, neutering, deworming, medications) but not valuable research information. It's definitely not the ideal life for a dog, but it's not as horrible as they make it sound.