Surgical artificial insemination in dogs

Surgical artificial insemination (AI) must not be performed in dogs as it is an unnecessary surgical procedure with the potential for significant negative welfare outcomes. Alternative AI methods that pose fewer welfare risks to dogs are now available to New Zealand veterinarians. Equipment and training for the alternative intra-uterine insemination technique, trans-cervical insemination (TCI) is now readily accessible.

> NZVA position statement: Surgical artificial insemination in dogs

> NZVA member guideline: Surgical artificial insemination in dogs