Towards an GMO discipline: ethical remarks

The present technological transformation calls for a new kind of vet: he has to accomplish his own institutional tasks bearing in mind the definition of a "good practice" code and also performing educational and informative tasks in zootechnology in order to ensure the animal well-being. Therefore, his contribution can be relevant in developing and interpreting laws related to the protection of animal welfare and further considerations on the ethical and deontological thought, concerning the technological use of animals. The vet's role is also fundamental in the following areas: further study of bioethical issues related to zootechnology and the professional growth of whoever is engaged, in different ways, in productive activities and research on animals.