Free Martin heifer-with penis in vulva?

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aj

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We ran 35 heifer calves through today pelvic check, bangs vaccinate and etc. I was pushing calves but the vet sleeved a free martin heifer we had in the bunch. She said there was a penis in the vulva. I did some googling and this seems to happen in free martins although I doubt very many ever get sleeved and I have heard that 10% of free martins are fertile. Any thoughts? Guess I was trying to make sure it wasn't a genetic deal......beyond the free martin status.
 

GoWyo

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I have a freemartin that could use a little more "grow" that I will probably just feed out.  If I use an implant, should it be the one for heifers or for steers?
 

aj

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Genetics fascinate me. We learn every day. I heard a story about a guy buying a load of bred females........and turned out it was a laod of pelvic measure culls from a big ranch. I always have thought that say transgenderism will eventually be considered by society on the same 'same level as autism or mentally retardation.The catholic church would not tolerate a left handed child as normal as late as the 1950"s. I like to have discussions on discussion boards. I guess I should do like a lot of people do. Use it for propaganda or shameless self promotion. Grin.
 

knabe

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being male is almost illegal.


Ok. It should be illegal.


Things shouldn't just pop up anywhere.
 

justintime

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If the twin male and female calves were in separate placentas the heifer calf will most likely breed. It is only when both calves are in the same placenta, that the heifer calf is a freemartin. I have had two heifers that were functioning females that were twins with a bull. One was a tremendous producer for us and became a donor female here. I have also had lots that did not breed, and I have seen deformed vulvas in some of them.
 
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