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Twins are common in many animal species, such as cats, sheep, ferrets and deer. The incidence of twinning among cattle is about 1-4%, and research is under way to improve the odds of twinning, which can be more profitable for the breeder if complications can be sidestepped or managed. The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) has identical twins (usually four babies) as its regular reproduction and not as exceptional cases.

Twin calves of the Hereford breed

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I am a twin will i also have twins?

Having twins is based on probability. There is not a 100% chance you will have twins.


What are the chances of identical twins having twins themselves?

Women who are themselves fraternal twins have a 10% chance of producing twins, identical twin women have only a 0.6% probability of having a twin birth.


If the probability of getting identical is 0.004 while the probability of fraternal twins is 0.023 then what is the probability that a person chosen at random will not be a twin?

1- P(identical) - P(fraternal) =1-0.004-0.023 =0.973 The probability of being a identical or fraternal twin plus the probability of not being a twin has to add to 1. so 1- probability of being twins=probability of not being a twin ;-)


When twin female calves are born is one or both sterile?

Neither. Both calves will be fertile. You will only get a sterile female calf if she's born to a twin bull brother.


What is the probability of having twins if your husband is a twin?

Identical twins happen by chance only; 4 per 1000 births or 0.004 probability. Fraternal twin probability is increased only if it is on the mother's side; so this does you affect your circumstance (from what you have stated). The chance of fraternal twins is 1 in 60 or 0.017. So, your probability of identical twins is 0.004 and fraternal twins is 0.017 (BTW, I have triplets).


Are twin heifer calves born infertile?

Twin heifer calves being infertile is not a common occurrence. If they are healthy and growing normally, there should be no issues with their fertility. However, it's always best to consult with a veterinarian for a more accurate assessment.


If the probability of getting identical twins is 0.004 while the probability of fraternal twins is 0.023 then what is the probability that a person chosen will be a twin?

P(twin)=P(identical)+P(fraternal) P(twin)=0.004 +0.023 P(twin)=0.027 [That's 27 out of 1,000 cases, or 54 persons out of 1027.]


Can twin calves be delivered at an interval of 1 month?

It's rare, but possible, yes.


You have twin female calves can they reproduce?

Twin female calves should be able to reproduce in the future, given they are otherwise healthy, normal calves. The main problem is if you get twins of different genders sharing the same blood supply during gestation. These are termed freemartins and the female has been exposed to male hormones throughout gestation. Besides looking a little 'manly', or having some physical similarities to a bull, they are almost always infertile and farmers will not attempt to mate them for this reason.


What is the record for a cow having the most calves in a lifetime?

The current record is 39 calves.


How can you tell when someone having twin?

how can you tell someone is having twin.


Why is it discouraged to retain the female of twin set of calves for potential breeding?

The female counterpart of a set of male-female twin calves has a 90% chance of being sterile or a non-breeder. When you have those high of chances for such cases, it is not recommended to keep that heifer for breeding purposes.