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Persuasive Essay On Cloning A Horse

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Ever since the first cloned animal, Dolly the sheep, in 1996 the argument has arose that if cloning a human is appropriate. Not only is there an argument for human cloning but, in the past couple years there has been many debates on whether it is right or wrong to clone a horse. Cloning refers to the process of creating genetically similar organisms or the production of organisms that are genetically identical through the transfer of somatic cells of an existing organism and transferring it to an oocyte where the nucleus has been extracted. To clone a horse means using the DNA from a donor horse to produce a genetically identical foal. Thus, the question is asked why would someone need to clone a horse? When there is a horse that shows exceptional talent, in particularly a gelding, cloning allows the horses DNA and look to be accessible in the form of a …show more content…

Although the stallion may never need to compete but can serve as a stud and then pass on the DNA of the original horse. However, there has been many debates on whether cloning is morally correct or is healthy for the new horse, but equally as important to the equine industry is the current debate over the fact that cloned horses are not allowed to be registered in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) database. To some horse owners or buyers registration of a horse is highly important, because it adds value to a horse and it’s important for breeding purposes. Also registration is important for the use of tracking a horse, wether it is to track the age of the horse, to gain knowledge of the horse’s relatives or their performance history. Although this all depends on personal preference. If a horse is not registered that does not mean the horse is worthless or untalented, this just means that the horse can not participate in AQHA horse shows, which are very prestigious. However, the the opposing sides argument is that by allowing the clones in the breeding register will

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