A high incidence of leukocyte chimerism (60,XX/60,XY) in single born heifers culled due to underdevelopment of internal reproductive tracts

A high incidence of leukocyte chimerism (60,XX/60,XY) in single born heifers culled due to underdevelopment of internal reproductive tracts

Freemartinism, a primary disorder of sex development (DSD) in cattle, is associated with leukocyte chimerism (60,XX/60,XY). The diagnosis of DSD is easy if it is known that a heifer with abnormally developed reproductive tracts originates from a heterosexual twin birth, but it is not so obvious in t...

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Main Authors: I. Szczerbal, B. Kociucka, J. Nowacka-Woszuk, Z. Lach, J.M. Jaskowski, M. Switonski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2014-10-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
Subjects:
cattle
disorders of sex development
freemartinism
twinning
intersexuality
milk yield
Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-201410-0001_a-high-incidence-of-leukocyte-chimerism-60-xx-60-xy-in-single-born-heifers-culled-due-to-underdevelopment-of.php

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