Blood quimerism in bovidae: causes and physiological and genetic implications

Authors

  • Juliana Nobre Vieira
  • Cláudia Salviano Teixeira
  • Denise Aparecida Andrade de Oliveira

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Keywords:

freemartinism,intersexuality

Abstract

Freemartin syndrome is consequence of blood anastomosis in the placent between co-twins of different sexes. The freemartin results in subfertility of males and masculinization of females. Represent the most frequent form of intersexuality in animals. Thus, this syndrome is a limiting factor for both reproductive system and for production in both sexes, because it causes economic losses in the properties.

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Published

2015-09-09

Issue

Section

Reprodução animal

How to Cite

1.
Vieira JN, Teixeira CS, Oliveira DAA. Blood quimerism in bovidae: causes and physiological and genetic implications. Pubvet [Internet]. 2015 Sep. 9 [cited 2026 Oct. 20];5(03). Available from: https://ojs.pubvet.com.br/index.php/revista/article/view/2406