djinwa
Well-known member
According to this article, about half of cows have them. I didn't realize that many. Had my daughter go look at a herd of cows from which I'd like to use a bull and many had extras and the people said that's common and no big deal. I guess you can cut them off, but seems like something that ought to be bred out. What do you think?
http://classes.ansci.illinois.edu/an...anatomy_4.html
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About 50% of all cows have extra teats, referred to as supernumerary teats. Some of these extra teats open into a "normal" gland, but many do not. Generally they are removed before 1 yr of age. A pseudo-teat has no streak canal, and therefore, no connection to the internal structures of the gland.
http://classes.ansci.illinois.edu/an...anatomy_4.html
Quote:
About 50% of all cows have extra teats, referred to as supernumerary teats. Some of these extra teats open into a "normal" gland, but many do not. Generally they are removed before 1 yr of age. A pseudo-teat has no streak canal, and therefore, no connection to the internal structures of the gland.