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Oct242020

Cloning Endangered Species 

Yep, you read that correctly. Read below to find out more!

Meet Dr. Gregg Veneklasen, the vet behind the worlds only cloned Przewalski horse

 

A cloned Texas horse named Kurt, born with genetic material from another horse that was cryopreserved for 40 years, has the potential to save what is thought to be the last truly wild breed, the Przewalski’s horse.  Only around 2,000 of this species remains on the planet.

On Aug. 6, 2020, the world’s first successfully cloned Przewalski’s horse was born in Texas at the veterinary facility, Timber Creek Veterinary with help from veterinarian, Dr. Gregg Veneklasen.

Read the rest of the article from My Vet Candy here!

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