Since Susan brought the subject up yesterday, I thought it might be worthwhile to share some articles I've found on the subject. Here's one:
http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=5325&kw=cryptorchid Cryptochidism is believed to be hereditary. In one article I read, it mentioned a TB broodmare, all of whose colts were cryptorchids. Here's the summary from the above article, originally published in The Horse, January 01 2005 Article # 5325: >>> Take-Home Message The cryptorchid stallion presents the owner with a dilemma. Due to the likely heritable nature of the condition, gelding is an option if the horse won't be bred or the breed registry doesn't accept cryptorchids. This in itself is not simple and can prove costly. Thus, it is not uncommon for such animals to be gelded improperly and the horse erroneously sold as a gelding--a particularly dangerous situation for subsequent purchasers. A veterinary examination can identify any retained testicles, and the horse can then be managed accordingly or castrated as the owner wishes. <<< Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.5.9/773 - Release Date: 4/22/2007 8:18 PM
