Iowa HSB58 regulates the ethical use of research animals, prohibiting certain procedures and requiring transparency in animal research projects.

Iowa HSB58 establishes regulations for the ethical use of research animals, focusing on the use of state funds for animal research projects. The bill prohibits the use of state moneys for research involving devocalization and mandates that research facilities establish adoption programs for retired animals. It requires qualified research facilities to publish annual animal research reports detailing the use of state funds, the number and species of animals used, and efforts to reduce animal use.

Iowa HSB58 regulates the ethical use of research animals, prohibiting certain procedures and requiring transparency in animal research projects.

Iowa HSB58 establishes regulations for the ethical use of research animals, focusing on the use of state funds for animal research projects. The bill prohibits the use of state moneys for research involving devocalization and mandates that research facilities establish adoption programs for retired animals. It requires qualified research facilities to publish annual animal research reports detailing the use of state funds, the number and species of animals used, and efforts to reduce animal use.