Twin pregnancies following transfer of single embryos in three mares: A case report

Spontaneous development of identical or monozygotic twins is a rare event in the horse. Monozygotic twins develop after division of a single embryo. This report documents three cases in which twin embryos developed following surgical transfer of a single morula stage embryo into the uterus of a sync...

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Published in:Journal of equine veterinary science 1998, Vol.18 (12), p.832-834
Main Authors: McCue, Patrick M., Thayer, Jill, Squires, Edward L., Brinsko, Steven P., Vanderwall, Dirk K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
case studies
embryo transfer
mares
monozygotic twins
twinning
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Summary:Spontaneous development of identical or monozygotic twins is a rare event in the horse. Monozygotic twins develop after division of a single embryo. This report documents three cases in which twin embryos developed following surgical transfer of a single morula stage embryo into the uterus of a synchronized recipient mare.
ISSN:0737-0806
1542-7412
DOI:10.1016/S0737-0806(98)80333-X