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Replica Farm Announces Birth of Cloned Horse - The Colt of Show Jumper Sapphire
Replica Farm announces that a cloned colt from rider Mark Watring's Grand Prix jumper "Sapphire" was born on 2/11/10 in Amarillo, TX. The gelding earned Gold Medals worldwide and was a 2004 Olympian.
BEDMINSTER, NJ, March 08, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Equine cloning is the most advanced breeding technology available today, and results in a foal with the same DNA as its donor horse. It is quickly becoming popular among those who have an exceptional performance horse, as a way to replicate the qualities of a particular horse that resulted in success. The cloned colt from Sapphire offers the opportunity to provide breeding services from an outstanding, proven athlete as well as create a new prospect for future competition with similar characteristics to the original. Replica Farm is helping Mark realize his dream of cloning his "Horse of a Lifetime" by assisting with the project. Plans are to offer breeding services to the Holsteiner stallion when he reaches maturity. Limited shares are available now for purchase in Sapphire's breeding syndicate.
Gene Banking is the process of storing a horse's DNA for future use. It gives horse owners the peace of mind that if anything should happen to their horse, the DNA is safely preserved. Gene Banking costs $1500 per horse, and a small tissue sample is all that is needed. Many horse owners are now Gene Banking their show horses and dogs as an insurance policy against sudden loss, and to keep all their options open for the future.
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