A large amount of work on twinning has also been done by the Meat and Animal Research Center. Since the early eighties, they have located cattle with a high frequency of twinning and been forming a breeding foundation based on this characteristic. An extensive amount of research has been done using embryo transfer in cattle. In one study recipients were implanted with either a single embryo, two embryo in one uterine horn, or one embryo in each uterine horn. It is also possible to split embryos using a micro manipulator and implant each half to produce identical twins.
Many producers see twinning as a possible advancement in economic prosperity for themselves.
Scientists have increased the possibility of successful twinning through extensive genetic research. They now also able to inform the producer of twins through the use of proper palpation techniques as well as ultrasound. Blood can be analyzed in labs to determine fetal weight gain. In addition nutritious feeds and technology that aids in calf survival have made the possibility of Winslow 3 high twinning success rates closer to being reality. Results from twinning are very appealing to a farmer who can use one brood cow to produce two calves per year.