Gelding Behavior
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
May 4, 2016
My gelding has been dropping his penis more than usual. Could this be related to him being turned out with a mare?
My gelding has been dropping his penis more than usual. Could this be related to him being turned out with a mare?
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