>>>> Four legged animals aren't the only ones exhibiting cryptorchism. As this article (http://www.answers.com/topic/cryptorchidism) points out, it is the most common birth defect in humans (approx 1 percent). Interesting article. -
Yes, it's not exactly an unusual occurrence in mammals. I think what needs to be put in perspective within this breed is the percentages. One percent in humans, 10% for one of the highest documented horse breeds (Standardbreds)...but what percentage in Icelandic's? I'd wager it's MUCH higher than 10%, probably 30, possibly as high as 50%...? To some degree that is. Just curious - has anyone ever known of an Icelandic colt who was born with both testicles descended? Of the three colts born here, two had both testicles visible by the time they were a couple of weeks old, and one has his still MIA at one year. I don't know that I've heard of a colt born with both testicles, although that is pretty common in other breeds. Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/781 - Release Date: 4/30/2007 9:14 AM
