Grommers F J, Rutgers L J, Wijsmuller J M
Bijzondere Leerstoel Relatie Mens-Dier, Faculteit der Diergeneeskunde, Universiteit Utrecht.
Tijdschr Diergeneeskd. 1995 Sep 1;120(17):490-4.
Owing to selective breeding and conditioning to husbandry methods, domestication has resulted in modification of the anatomy, physiology, and behaviour of animals. Nevertheless, domestic animals cannot be regarded and treated as artificial products. Public interest and concern about the welfare of domestic animals has led to the recognition of the intrinsic value of animals and, in extension of this, to the ethical principle of respect for the integrity of animals. The sensibility and acceptance of these principles by those involved in ethical decision-making depends on their fundamental views about humans and the living world. In order to make judgements about the use of, and interference with, animals, it is desirable to clarify these personal views. The principle of respect for the integrity of animals leads to considerations and arguments beyond animal health and welfare. This is shown by three examples: declawing of cats, caesarean section in cattle, and laying hens in battery cages.
由于选择性育种以及对饲养方法的适应，驯化导致了动物在解剖学、生理学和行为方面的改变。然而，家畜不能被视为和当作人工制品。公众对家畜福利的关注引发了对动物内在价值的认可，进而延伸出尊重动物完整性的伦理原则。参与伦理决策的人对这些原则的敏感程度和接受程度取决于他们对人类和生物世界的基本看法。为了对动物的使用和干预做出判断，有必要阐明这些个人观点。尊重动物完整性的原则引发了超越动物健康和福利的思考与争论。这通过三个例子得以体现：猫的去爪术、牛的剖腹产以及层架式鸡笼中的产蛋母鸡。
