[Ethics and new technological applications in animals].

Cloning and genetic engineering of animals are in the picture of public debate. The intrinsic value is an important issue in the ethical debate about both new technologies. The intrinsic value is introduced during the seventies as counterpart of the instrumental use of animals. The introduction of two new aspects, 'the ability to function independently' and 'naturalness', gives more insight in the meaning of intrinsic value. In two cases the consequences of the recognition of intrinsic value is discussed. The author concludes that cloning and genetic engineering are an infringement of the intrinsic value. The ethical debate about the transgenic bull Herman is the first experience in practice.