Wyo. Code R. 251-0001-11
Veterinary Medicine, Board of
Chapter 11: Artificial Insemination of Animals
Effective Date: 05/13/2021 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 251.0001.11.05132021
(a) “Artificial insemination” means the deposit of semen into the genital tract of a female food animal, equine, or companion animal by transcervical methods.
(b) “Artificial insemination technician” means a person who has a valid and current permit issued by the Board to perform artificial insemination of a food animal, equine, or companion animal.
No individual shall perform any act specifically authorized for an artificial insemination technician unless that individual holds a current artificial insemination technician permit issued by the Board.
(a) Exceptions.
(i) A permit shall not be required of either a licensee or temporary permit holder practicing veterinary medicine to perform artificial insemination.
(ii) A permit shall not be required of the owner of a domestic animal or by the owner’s full-time employee to perform artificial insemination on that owner’s domestic animal.
(b) Permits shall reflect one of the following endorsements:
(i) Food animal artificial insemination;
(ii) Equine artificial insemination; or
(iii) Companion animal artificial insemination.
Application for a permit to perform artificial insemination shall be made in writing to the Board on a form provided by the Board. The application fee shall accompany the application.
(a) The applicant shall graduate from an artificial insemination course approved by the Board. The applicant shall request that an official transcript or verification of course completion be forwarded to the Board office directly from the course provider.
(b) The applicant shall request verification from all jurisdictions in which they have held or currently hold a license or permit to practice artificial insemination or similar practice.
(a) Permits shall be renewed annually as required by Chapter 13 of these rules.
(b) A former permittee who did not renew the permit within sixty (60) days of expiration shall be considered a new applicant.
Section 5. Records.
(a) A record shall be kept for every artificial insemination performed and shall include:
(i) Identification of the animal or group;
(ii) Owner of the animal or group;
(iii) Source of semen used;
(iv) Number of artificial insemination procedures performed;
(v) Name of permittee; and
(vi) Date performed.
(b) Records shall be retained by the permittee for three (3) years.
(c) Records or an accurate copy thereof, shall be released to the client or the Board, within two (2) weeks of a written request. A reasonable charge for copying or preparation of records may be made, except in the case of a Board investigation, in which case no charges are authorized.
Section 6. Discipline and Denial.
(a) The Board may deny, suspend or revoke a permit or otherwise discipline a permittee based upon the following:
(i) Misrepresentation in applying for a permit;
(ii) Unethical or unprofessional conduct;
(iii) Violation of a Board rule or regulation pertaining to artificial insemination; or
(iv) Violation of the Wyoming Veterinary Medical Practice Act, W.S. 33-30-201 et.seq.
(b) Permittees shall be subject to disciplinary practices and procedures as set forth in Chapter 15 of these rules.