{"id":1814,"date":"2025-08-13T14:44:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ovoclone.com\/preservation-of-cell-lines\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T12:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T10:13:30","slug":"preservation-of-cell-lines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ovoclone.com\/en\/preservation-of-cell-lines\/","title":{"rendered":"Preservation of cell lines"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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cell line preservation<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The first step towards a future together<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our mission is to make our clients happy. We offer our specialised services in genetic preservation and the cloning of dogs and cats, camels and horses, among others<\/strong>. Our team of specialists and veterinarians is made up of animal lovers<\/strong> who fully understand and share the bonds that people develop with their pets. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pet cloning<\/strong><\/a> makes it possible to obtain a genetically healthy animal identical to an existing one. It is a simple and safe process that you can carry out thanks to our cell preservation bank<\/strong>, where you can store biological samples until you decide to use this material for the cloning process<\/strong>. <\/p>

If you have a best and loyal friend and are interested in animal cloning, our team of professionals can begin the replication process once the DNA sample<\/strong> is received (usually skin tissue). Our team will carry out the cloning in a specialised and secure laboratory using the best protocols and techniques<\/strong> to complete the procedure successfully. In addition, all animals will undergo veterinary tests<\/strong> to ensure they are in good health. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The preservation of pet cell lines makes it possible to obtain a genetically healthy animal identical to an existing one<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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How is the process of <\/br>the preservation of cell lines carried out?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The cloning process is very simple and begins with a DNA sample. It can be a cryopreserved sample or, in the case of a valuable animal with a premature end, from a biopsy (skin tissue) taken immediately after its death. To carry out the process, we need to extract the nucleus from an egg (of the indicated species) in order to fertilise this egg \u2014without its own genes\u2014 with the DNA sample. The fusion of this fertilised egg will give rise to an embryo. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How long does the cloning process take? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The cloning process itself takes one day. Therefore, to carry out a proper cloning process, we must have fibroblasts, oocytes, and the necessary equipment available to perform it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How long can the cells be stored before cloning? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before cloning, the cells can be preserved for an unlimited time, and the storage period can range from years to decades. For example, in our laboratories we have stored samples from specimens that were cryopreserved twenty to thirty years ago.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How long does it take from sending the tissue to obtaining the clone? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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It will essentially depend on the species to be cloned. In the case of pets such as dogs and cats, the approximate time is ten months, compared to larger animals such as equines. This varies to an approximate time of a year and a half, since it will depend on the gestation period of the animal we want to clone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Can I clone using other types of elements? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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To achieve a successful planning process, we need to have viable cells available. Materials such as nails, hair, and teeth do not provide these cells. In our laboratory, we use skin samples to obtain fibroblasts, since it is a less invasive technique and more respectful of animal welfare.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Can the embryo obtained after cloning be implanted into a common surrogate? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The embryos obtained after a cloning process are transferred to recipient mothers selected by our team. They will undergo continuous pregnancy and health monitoring to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. For this reason, they cannot be housed in other facilities.
These recipient mothers, which will be of a size similar to the animal to be cloned, will stay in a place where calm and tranquility are provided throughout the entire gestation process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Is it possible to clone geldings or mares? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is the difference between cloning and traditional assisted reproduction? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe main difference between traditional assisted reproduction and cloning is that the former is sexual reproduction. That is, we need an egg cell and a sperm cell to generate an embryo. However, in cloning, which is asexual reproduction, we need an enucleated egg cell\u2014without genetic information\u2014and a somatic cell, which does contain the genetic information needed to generate an embryo. In this way, a new organism is produced with the same genetic information as the original animal.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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If my animal gets sick, can I still clone it? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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If your animal is ill, don\u2019t hesitate to collect the cells as soon as possible: that is the most important thing. We can obtain samples from areas not affected by the illness to generate a completely healthy clone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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My animal has passed away, what process should I follow? And what if the vet tells me it\u2019s not possible? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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If your animal has just passed away, the most important thing is not to freeze the body and to contact our team as soon as possible. You still have the possibility to preserve its genetics and opt for cloning. If you cannot count on your veterinarian at such a crucial moment, don\u2019t worry. We make our entire team available to help you. We can send a specialised person to your home to collect the samples, or we can also refer you to a trusted professional nearby who works with us. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t