Abstract In view of the important progress made in veterinary science and the increasing availability of new reproductive technologies in the 21st century, demand for canine artificial insemination (CAI) for medical and/or breeding management reasons is growing worldwide resulting in raising some legal and ethical concerns. Currently, imported chilled and frozen semen from European countries can be sold to the final consumer with no strings attached. To compound this problem, the importation in Europe has no bio-security procedures. Given the potential role of this canine semen’s movements in spreading of bacterial (i.e. leptospirosis), parasitic (i.e. leishmaniasis), viral (i.e. canine herpesvirus) or genetic (i.e. progressive retinal atrophy) diseases from one state to another, the authors propose the application of regulatory measures regarding importation and exportation of semen in order to secure animal welfare and health. They underline that the interests and welfare of puppies that will be born as well as the health and welfare of bitches and sperm donors should be respected. For these reasons, ethical implications related to the use of canine semen should be taken into account. Highlights Canine artificial insemination is growing worldwide together with interest in the international semen shipment. Canine semen’s movements could introduce disease agents or genetic diseases from one state to another. There are several different regulatory frameworks governing the use of artificial insemination in dogs. We suggest that the application of regulatory measures regarding importation and exportation of semen should be included in the EU legislation.

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21世纪犬人工授精的立法和伦理问题

摘要 鉴于 21 世纪兽医科学取得的重要进展和新生殖技术的日益普及，出于医疗和/或育种管理原因，全球对犬人工授精 (CAI) 的需求正在增长，从而导致一些法律和伦理问题担忧。目前，从欧洲国家进口的冷冻和冷冻精液可以无条件地出售给最终消费者。使这个问题更加复杂的是，欧洲的进口没有生物安全程序。鉴于这种犬精液运动在细菌（即钩端螺旋体病）、寄生虫（即利什曼病）、病毒（即犬疱疹病毒）或遗传（即进行性视网膜萎缩）疾病从一种状态传播到另一种状态方面的潜在作用，作者建议对精液的进出口采取监管措施，以确保动物福利和健康。他们强调应该尊重即将出生的幼犬的利益和福利以及母犬和精子捐赠者的健康和福利。由于这些原因，应考虑与使用犬精液相关的伦理问题。亮点 随着对国际精液运输的兴趣，犬类人工授精在全球范围内不断增长。犬精液的运动可能会将病原体或遗传疾病从一种状态引入到另一种状态。有几种不同的监管框架管理在狗中使用人工授精。