Managing Twinning – Part 1 Farming Note

In dairy cattle twin births are undesirable and lead to reduced overall profitability and reproductive efficiency. The negative impacts of twins can include freemartin heifers, longer calving interval and a reduced calf birth weight.

This Farming Note covers:

• Types of twinning
• Possible causes of twinning
• Actions to reduce the risk of twinning

Issued September 2009.

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