{"id":2430662,"date":"2025-05-04T09:11:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T13:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scientists-cooking-up-super-horses-in-a-lab-first-five-already-alive-and-stabled\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T09:15:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T13:15:36","slug":"scientists-cooking-up-super-horses-in-a-lab-first-five-already-alive-and-stabled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scientists-cooking-up-super-horses-in-a-lab-first-five-already-alive-and-stabled\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Cooking Up &#8216;Super Horses&#8217; in a Lab, First Five Already Alive and Stabled"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fscientists-cooking-up-super-horses-in-a-lab-first-five-already-alive-and-stabled%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2430662&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Kentucky Derby weekend highlights the beauty adn ethical dilemmas of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/human-rights-lawyers-students-call-on-kentucky-derby-to-keep-uae-ruler-out-of-race\/\" title=\"Human Rights Lawyers, Students Call On Kentucky Derby To Keep UAE Ruler Out Of Race\">horse racing<\/a>, amidst troubling advancements in animal cloning. Recently, Argentina&#8217;s Kheiron Biotech announced the arrival of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/human-experimentation-and-gene-editing-inside-chinas-race-to-create-genetically-modified-soldiers\/\" title=\"Human Experimentation And Gene-Editing: Inside China\u2019s Race To Create Genetically Modified Soldiers\">genetically modified<\/a> &#8220;super horses,&#8221; with reports suggesting 17 equine clones are now in their stables. This move aims to enhance horse performance in breeding programs, reflecting a longstanding tradition in the racing industry. Though, the ethical implications of cloning raise concerns, especially about animal welfare, as injuries in racing frequently enough lead to euthanasia. Additionally,such technological advancements evoke comparisons to the fictional dangers portrayed in the &#8220;Jurassic Park&#8221; series,questioning humanity&#8217;s obligation in tampering with nature. Ultimately, while breeding has <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">historically shaped horse racing<\/a>, there is a clear distinction between traditional breeding practices and modern cloning, prompting a debate on the future of animal sports and genetic manipulation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>As always, Kentucky Derby weekend showcases both the majestic splendor and hidden ethical concerns associated with the sport of kings.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the word &ldquo;cloning&rdquo; immediately conjures images of dinosaur theme parks gone wrong.<\/p>\n<p>According to the U.K.&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/horse-racing\/horse-racing-science-lab-engineer-35036901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Star<\/a>, the Argentina-based bioengineering company Kheiron Biotech announced that the first five genetically modified &ldquo;super horses&rdquo; have arrived and now reside in company stables.<\/p>\n<p>That announcement came in December, but other evidence hints at perhaps additional progress in the intervening months.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kheiron-biotech.com\/index_en.html#gene-editing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kheiron Biotech<\/a> website identified 17 separate equine clones.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-making-headlines-more-information-on-chinas-involvement-in-the-2020-election-steal\/\" title=\"NOT MAKING HEADLINES: More Information on China\u2019s Involvement In the 2020 Election Steal\">company website<\/a> said. &ldquo;For this reason, we create solutions for breeding programs that give the power to improve performance by preserving and replicating the most valuable equine athletes. We provide our customers with the most precise reproductive technologies to drive performance limits further that ever imagined.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, before we wring our hands with too much <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/will-stop-aoc-fiery-ad-gop-challenger-spells-trouble-self-righteous-socialist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-righteousness<\/a>, we should acknowledge one irrefutable truth. Namely, &ldquo;breeding programs&rdquo; have always driven horse racing.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, on Friday &mdash; the eve of the 2025 Kentucky Derby &mdash; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentucky.com\/sports\/horses\/kentucky-derby\/article305301246.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lexington Herald-Leader<\/a> of Lexington, Kentucky, published a detailed profile of every entrant into this year&rsquo;s race. Tellingly, the profile included each horse&rsquo;s name, betting odds, jockey, trainer, owners, <em>breeder<\/em>, <em>pedigree<\/em>, birth date, and racing record.<\/p>\n<p>Journalism, the betting favorite at 3-1, descends from the legendary Curlin. In 2019, Peter Lee of the horse racing magazine <a href=\"https:\/\/pastthewire.com\/peter-lees-top-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Past the Wire<\/a> ranked Curlin the 12th-best racehorse of the 21st century.<\/p>\n<p>In short, breeding matters.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, one suspects that most readers would acknowledge a substantial difference between breeding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-lawyer-gives-mic-drop-answer-asked-biden-actually-clone-heard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cloning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, horse racing already struggles with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/issues\/animals-in-entertainment\/horse-racing-2\/horse-racing-industry-cruelty\/injuries-and-breakdowns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dreadful reputation<\/a> for animal safety. Injuries abound, often resulting in the horse&rsquo;s euthanization.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, as of Friday, two of the 20 Derby horses &mdash; #4 Rodriguez and #10 Grande &mdash; had already scratched due to injury, per the Herald-Leader.<\/p>\n<p>The broader problem, of course, involves cloning in general.<\/p>\n<p>After all, who can read such stories as this without thinking of the &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jurassicworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jurassic Park\/World<\/a>&rdquo; movie series, which feature (admittedly over-the-top) special effects, as well as cautionary tales about what could happen if scientists and their financial backers ever decided to clone extinct dinosaurs for profit.<\/p>\n<p>In the sarcastic-yet-wise words of Dr. Ian Malcolm (played by actor Jeff Goldblum), who opposed cloning in the inaugural 1993 &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0107290\/characters\/nm0000156\/?ref_=tt_cl_c_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jurassic Park<\/a>&rdquo; film, &ldquo;God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Now it appears that man has decided to play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/must-see-video-honeybees-shimmering-warn-off-danger-shows-gods-incredible-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">God<\/a> with race horses.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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At the same time, &#8220;cloning&#8221; often brings to mind disastrous dinosaur theme parks. The U.K.&#8217;s Daily Star reports that Kheiron Biotech, a bioengineering firm from Argentina, has introduced its first five genetically modified &#8220;super horses.&#8221; This announcement was made in December, but there are indications of further advancements since then. The Kheiron Biotech website lists 17 equine clones in total. Gabriel Vichera, co-founder and scientific director of the company, referred to these clones as &#8220;the first genetically edited horses in the world.&#8221; Unfortunately, their cloning motives appear questionable. Kheiron&#8217;s website states they aim to enhance breeding programs by replicating top-performing equine athletes using advanced reproductive technologies.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important to recognize that breeding has always been a fundamental aspect of horse racing. For example, on the eve of this year&#8217;s Kentucky Derby in 2025, a detailed profile was published by the Lexington Herald-Leader for each race entrant\u2014listing names, odds, jockeys, trainers, owners, breeders, pedigrees and more\u2014highlighting how crucial breeding is within this sport.<\/p>\n<p>That said most would likely see a significant distinction between traditional breeding and cloning. Horse racing already faces serious concerns regarding animal safety due to frequent injuries leading to euthanasia; as reported recently two out of twenty Derby horses had already been withdrawn due to injury.<\/p>\n<p>The broader implications surrounding cloning evoke thoughts reminiscent of cautionary tales from films like &#8220;Jurassic Park,&#8221; which warn against humanity&#8217;s attempts at playing God with nature for profit\u2014a sentiment echoed by Dr. Ian Malcolm\u2019s famous line about creation and destruction throughout history now seemingly applied to racehorses<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2430663,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Horse-Racing.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[54570,47769,54569,53494,54568],"class_list":["post-2430662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-animal-breeding","tag-biotechnology","tag-genetic-engineering","tag-scientific-research","tag-super-horses"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Horse-Racing.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2430662"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430662\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2430666,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2430662\/revisions\/2430666"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2430663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2430662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2430662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2430662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}