Episode

115 | What Is a Freemartin, and Do Goats Have Them?

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Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management
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Jun 22, 2026
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Summary

This is a question I get asked a lot, and honestly, one I've wondered about myself for a long time. Freemartinism is something every cattle producer knows about, a female born twin to a male that ends up sterile. But you almost never hear about it in goats. Today I want to get to the bottom of why that is, because the answer isn't that goats are immune to it. It comes down to anatomy, and it's actually pretty interesting once you understand what's happening. Let's get to it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join Email: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.