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Cryptorchidism in Horses
Cryptorchidism in Horses
by Kate Luthin, DVM | Jan 11, 2022
Intact males with hidden testes can present owners with increased costs and dilemmas.
Read MoreCastration: A Crucial Part of Responsible Ownership
by Caitlin Freeny, DVM | Sep 13, 2016
Being a responsible horse owner involves deciding if and when castration is appropriate.
Read MoreCryptorchid Confusion
by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Apr 28, 2014
The horse I’m interested in buying is a cryptorchid. I really like the horse–should I not consider buying him?
Read MoreA True Gelding?
by Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB | Nov 7, 2013
Many true geldings retain stallion-like behaviors.
Read More2014 UK Equine Showcase, Breeders’ Short Course Scheduled
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Oct 25, 2013
The events will feature lectures on university programs, equine reproduction, and horse management issues.
Read MoreAQHF Announces Funding for 2013-14 Equine Research Projects
by The Horse Staff | Oct 13, 2013
The American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHF) has announced their 2013-14 equine research grant recipients.
Read MoreCryptorchid Concerns
by Dickson Varner, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT | Sep 1, 2009
I have a 24-month-old Azteca colt that has dropped only one testicle so far.
Read MoreUnilateral Castration in Horses Contraindicated and Costly
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Sep 29, 2007
Unilaterally castrating horses (removing only one testicle), often as a result of failure to identify cryptorchidism prior to commencing a surgical castration, is an expensive and unethical procedure that continues to occur too frequently,
Read MoreHormones to Treat Cryptorchids
by Christy M. West | Jul 8, 2007
While giving hormones to colts might seem like a method of self-destruction, there really is a reason for it in some cases–such as for cryptorchids. These colts have at least one testicle that hasn’t descended into the scrotum; normally
Read MoreCryptorchidism in Horses
by Steven Brinsko, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT | May 1, 2007
Cryptorchidism is a congenital condition (i.e., the individual is born with it) in which one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) of the testes fail to descend into the scrotum. A number of common terms have been used to describe cryptorchids,
Read MoreReproduction Problems
by Multiple Authors | Mar 1, 2007
Drug compounding, the ethics of treating cryptorchids, and sexually transmitted diseases were the hot topics discussed by equine practitioners at the Reproduction Forum.
Read MoreGreater Good Listed a Colt, But Unable to Breed
by Dan Liebman | Mar 25, 2005
Should Greater Good win the May 7 Kentucky Derby (gr. I), it would make the second time in the past three years the winner cannot stand at stud.
Funny Cide, who won the 2003 Derby, is a gelding. Greater Good is listed as a colt but
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