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Old 12/17/14, 10:28 AM
 
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I have seen her mount the steer, but I don't know if that is because she cycles, or just wants push him around. I have not seen her mount the cow, but I haven't seen them in daylight much recently. Does cycling mean she is for sure not a freemartin? I thought I read they can show signs of heat even if she is a freemartin?
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Old 12/17/14, 09:28 PM
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Lots of freemartin dairy heifers are good heat detectors and will mount cows but won't cycle themselves. Beefers are usually later than dairy heifers at coming into heat. All that being said it would be a good idea to put her with a bull next time you see her mounting the steer. Than you'll know for sure.
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