`` We found animals living in isolation , exhibiting self-mutilating behavior , psychosis , all sorts of emotional and physical problems at this laboratory , '' Humane Society President Wayne Pacelle told CNN on Wednesday . Society says undercover investigation found animal psychosis , self - mutilation . Center denies allegations , says it properly housed and cared for the animals . Agriculture secretary says he 'll order investigation of facility 's animal welfare practices . New Iberia Research Center in Louisiana houses more than 6,500 animals .
Society says undercover investigation found animal psychosis , self - mutilation . Center denies allegations , says it properly housed and cared for the animals . Agriculture secretary says he 'll order investigation of facility 's animal welfare practices . New Iberia Research Center in Louisiana houses more than 6,500 animals .