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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Are twin baby calves born sterile?
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A: No. If both twins are either male or female, fertility is normal. If a female is born twin to a male, then there is a pretty good chance that the female is infertile. These females are called free-martins. In this situation, there is some crossing-over of the blood between the male and female fetuses while in the uterus, and because of this there is developments in the female reproductive tract that render her sterile.
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Dr. Rick Rasby, Professor of Animal Science
Animal Science, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE March 21st, 2008
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