Cow-Calf Corner - Freemartin basics (4/14/18)

Glenn Selk explains why producers should keep track of heifer calves born as twins to bulls.
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[@cynthiapratt3175]

Thanks

[@downbntout]

Why they called freemartins?

[@Ed.01]

St Martin
It goes deep when you relate it to people. Free meaning willing or the Free Martin will mount a heifer.

[@petrarabbit3995]

What if their both boys or both girls

[@chesneymigl4538]

Then they are fine. It's the combo that's bad. The extra testosterone from the bull affects the development of the heifer's repro tract.

[@DeIicateFynn]

This is very.... strange lol