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Familial occurrence of pig intersexes (38,XX; SRY-negative) on a commercial fattening farm.
Animal reproduction science - 23 Jan 2002
Switoński M, Jackowiak H, Godynicki S, Klukowska J, Borsiak K, Urbaniak K
Abstract excerpt
Occurrence of sex-reversal (38,XX; SRY-negative) cases in the progeny of a single boar was observed. Altogether 11 intersexes, originating from nine litters, given by nine sows were found. The breeder classified the sex-reversal individuals as females with enlarged clitoris. In addition, it was noticed that the anus was joined with the vulva. Moreover, in the scrotum-like structure one or two gonads were present....
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