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Carla wrote:

> Concerning the "health flaw" I was speaking of -- from what I've read
> about
> clones, especially Dolly the ewe, there are flaws, or defects, due to
the
> cloning process itself.  There are health problems that the clone can
> have,
> defective organs, whatever, that the original animal does not have.
That's possible, but I'm fairly sure that as the cloning process
improves, they'll work out these problems.

> Oh, and yes, I do know the Jockey Club only recognizes live cover for
TBs.
> They're kind of old fashioned that way, thinking a mare should
actually be
> bred by the stallion ...
I've often wondered why, particularly in light of the dangers involved
for both mare and stallion.  I have friends who breed TBs, and they're
not sure either.  I was also completely blown away by the cost of a TB
cover!!!!   It's about five times the cost of AI from a top Warmblood.

And then you have to wait for the little sucker to finish racing before
it's able to do anything else!  I'll just buy my cheapies off the track,
thanks.  


t



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