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<blockquote data-quote="T-Wacker" data-source="post: 1561389" data-attributes="member: 22704"><p>After contacting the local university, they suggest that I get the animal tested for a dwarf gene. Stated that both the sire and the dam would have to have the gene for a dwarf to be born. Also stated that a manganese deficiency during gestation can cause a calf to resemble a dwarf, so again, get it tested to make sure. Didn't seem to concerned due to the fact that it is my first dwarf in 50+ years of running cattle. I planned on replacing this bull next year anyway, so I think I will just test the sire to see if he has the D2 gene in question.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="T-Wacker, post: 1561389, member: 22704"] After contacting the local university, they suggest that I get the animal tested for a dwarf gene. Stated that both the sire and the dam would have to have the gene for a dwarf to be born. Also stated that a manganese deficiency during gestation can cause a calf to resemble a dwarf, so again, get it tested to make sure. Didn't seem to concerned due to the fact that it is my first dwarf in 50+ years of running cattle. I planned on replacing this bull next year anyway, so I think I will just test the sire to see if he has the D2 gene in question. [/QUOTE]
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