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Cloning is the production of genetically identical organisms by non-sexual methods.
In order to carry out the cloning, a small skin biopsy must be collected and sent to the laboratory, where this material will be prepared and cultivated to obtain a cell line. These cells collected via biopsy will be used as a genetic source for the embryos produced by the nuclear transfer technique – cloning.
These embryos are transferred to recipient mares, and after approximately 11 months, the long-awaited clone birth occurs.
Genetically yes, your DNA is identical. Phenotypically, they may have some different morphological characteristics, such as spot size.
Yes, if they are genetically inherited traits/abilities.
No, the clone has the same lifespan as any other healthy animal.
Each race association that registers the clone has a regulation, which clarifies the use of the clone both in sport and in reproduction.
It was the stallion Turbante JO, of the Mangalarga breed. His clone was born in 2012.