Chinese Scientists Clone Tibetan Plateau Goats
China News
March 11, 2024
This cloning effort aims to preserve the unique breed, renowned for its fine cashmere wool. Using a technique similar to that which created Dolly the sheep, scientists transferred cloned embryos into surrogate female goats for gestation. The healthy newborns mark a significant milestone in efforts to boost the breeding rate of Tibetan goats, ultimately enhancing economic opportunities for local communities’ dependent on the cashmere industry.