Why do livestock breeders use cloning technology?
September 8, 2020
Cloning allows progressive producers to replicate their most valuable animals, advancing their goals for healthier, more efficient livestock and higher-quality food products. By preserving superior genetics, cloning helps create a more consistent supply of desirable traits, such as tender, flavorful beef. Cloning also provides a solution for animals lost early in their breeding careers due to injury or death—ensuring their genetic potential isn’t lost. Additionally, it extends the influence of elite animals by increasing embryo or semen production. For clients with exceptional castrated males (steers, geldings, barrows, wethers), cloning offers the unique opportunity to produce an intact male for breeding.
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