>>> just a point of semantics... if its only one retained its monorchid. If its two its chryptorchid.
There are several other variations too, but apparently the general term is cryptorchid - I've read the term "unilateral cryptorchid" as well as monorchid. And, if anyone wants to do any searches on it - The Horse (www.thehorse.com has some good info) - the spelling doesn't normally include the "h", although I've seen it spelled that way too. There are many variations of the condition - inguinal versus abdominal, even something called temporary versus permanent. I'd guess - and it's ONLY a guess - that the more common type in Icelandics might be temporary, inguinal cryptorchidism...but since young colts are so often disposed of in Iceland, I doubt anyone knows for sure. "Temporary" means that the colts are given until they are three years old before it's deemed "permanent"...but that can be a long time to wait if you're trying to manage mares, fillies, colts, geldings and stallions on the same property, especially if there are elderly horses in the mix as well. Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.463 / Virus Database: 269.6.1/776 - Release Date: 4/25/2007 12:19 PM
