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FREEMARTINISM [1 record]

Record 1 2021-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Cattle Raising
CONT

Freemartinism is a condition that can result from twinning of a heifer calf with a bull calf. It affects the heifer twin, and is characterised by an underdeveloped reproductive tract.

Key term(s)
  • free martinism

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Élevage des bovins
DEF

Stérilité qui affecte certaines génisses jumelles d'un veau mâle, due aux échanges hormonaux par voie sanguine pendant la vie fœtale.

Spanish

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