Does a cloned animal have the same DNA as the genetic donor?

Yes, an animal produced through cloning technology carries a nuclear genome (DNA) that is an exact genetic match to the donor. The nuclear genotype, used for breed registry DNA genotyping, will be identical to the genetic donor that provided the tissue sample for Genetic Preservation or cell line creation. If the breed utilizes genomic evaluations, the cloned animal’s genomics will also match the donor.