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White Heifer Disease

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Definition: A congenital reproductive abnormality in white female offspring (heifers) in certain breeds of CATTLE, such as Belgian Blue and Shorthorn. The white color is inherited as a recessive trait which is associated with defects in the female reproductive tract (Muellerian system). These heifers are usually sterile.  check tags CATTLE; FEMALE; and ANIMAL    Other names Disease, White Heifer

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