Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:16am on 20 Nov 2024,Wednesday International
Gemini Genetics in Shropshire has introduced the UK’s first pet cloning service, allowing owners to replicate their beloved pets using DNA. The process, costing £40,000 for cats or dogs and £65,000 for horses, involves preserving DNA within five days of a pet's death. The DNA is sent to the US, where cloned embryos are created and implanted in surrogate mothers. Advocates call it "assisted reproduction," but the RSPCA raises ethical concerns, citing high failure rates and health risks for animals. Despite criticism, demand for this controversial technology is rising among pet lovers seeking to keep their companions forever.
