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Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board   Topics Page Register Profile Log Out Help     New Posts Last 1|3|7 Days Search Tree View   Posting is restricted to registered board members only to prevent spamming of the board. We regret the necessity of this action, but hope you will appreciate the importance of the integrity of the board. Registration is free and information provided during the process will not be submitted to third parties. One testicle descended Equine-Reproduction.com Bulletin Board » General Stallion Questions » One testicle descended « Previous Next » Author Message   Kelly Posted From: 64.228.12.85 Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 03:52 pm:        Hi, I have a seven month old qh colt. As of right now, I can only see/feel one testicle. I have been reading up on here and many say the testicles may not drop until they are 3! My problem is, he is pastured with his mom and I really don't want the issue of him breeding her.. would he even be mature enough to try to breed her, if both testicles aren't there? thanks   Jos Posted From: 63.189.41.176 Posted on Friday, March 12, 2004 - 01:31 am:        Any equid - male of female - should be considered capable of breeding and impregnation/conception any time from 9 months onwards - even if there are no testicles [in the colt] apparent. In fact, to be sure, one would be safer removing them from the other sex's company anytime around 7 or 8 months. The percetage of animals being sexaully mature at that age is small, but if you happen to be in the minority you'll end up with an underage pregnancy! That you cannot palpate the testicle means little. In many cases the colt will withdraw his testicles rapidly upon being palpated! And there are plenty of "immaculate conceptions" each year that prove that you don't have to see testicles or breeding in the youngsters to have pregnancies occur!   kelly Posted From: 209.226.106.157 Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - 10:02 am:        YIKES! I do not want that to happen, especially with his own mother. actually, i looked the other day and saw two small testicles, so he will be gelded asap. Add Your Message Here Post: -Color- Black Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Orange Cyan Gray White -Font- Arial Courier Symbol Times Verdana -Size- Smallest (-2) Small (-1) Normal Large (+1) Largest (+2) Username: Posting Information: This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here. Password: Options: Enable HTML code in message Automatically activate URLs in message Action: Please note that opinions, product information, advice or suggestions posted on this bulletin board are not necessarily those of the management at Equine-Reproduction.com nor does the maintenance of the post position indicate an implicit or any endorsement of that information, opinion or product. Further, although we have the greatest respect for the posters offering assistance here, you are advised to seek a consultation with your veterinarian prior to using information obtained from this board if it is of a veterinary nature. Proud to be sponsored and supported by: Home of the world-famous INRA '96 extender! For your Veterinary Ultrasounding Needs Hamilton Research Inc - Home of the Equitainer An Industry Leader in Equine Veterinary Products! Your Compounding Pharmacy for Reproductive Needs! Quality Tanks at Competitive Prices! Safe, affordable breeding stocks! Here Today. There Today. Saving Foals from FPT International Veterinary Information Service MAIN PAGE | INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES | SHORTCOURSES | SERVICES STALLION STATION | FROZEN STALLIONS | FREEZING LOCATIONS | SUPPLIES | BOOKS | LINKS EQUINE REPRODUCTION E-MAIL LIST | SEMEN CALCULATOR | BULLETIN BOARD CONTACT US