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We have a freemartin, looks like she is going to calf, what should we do or expect?
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Free Martin looking like she is going to calf #440734
Asked February 17, 2018, 12:03 PM EST
We have a freemartin, looks like she is going to calf, what should we do or expect?
Ringgold County Iowa
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Thanks for your question. Well, if your heifer calves that was born twin to a bull she's one of the few that isn't a freemartin. Freemartin's, by definition, are those heifers born twin to a bull that are sterile.
I wouldn't expect anything out of the ordinary in terms of calving of a heifer. Be prepared for typical assistance if needed.
I wouldn't expect anything out of the ordinary in terms of calving of a heifer. Be prepared for typical assistance if needed.
