[Jacob-list] Lamb is missing something...

[Mary Hansson]

Hi,

Isn't the condition a genetically carried trait---recessive?  If I am
correct, it would indicate the parents should both be taken out of the
gene pool.  But first......am I correct??

Mary Ellen Hansson, ISeeSpots Farm
Jacob Sheep:  Those horny, fuzzy critters
Shop:  Knitting, crochet, spinning supplies
www.iseespots.com (336) 854-6209



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com] On Behalf Of Melody
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 10:51 AM
To: jacoblist
Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] Lamb is missing something...


If he has undescended testicles, they *may* still be functional--which
means "rammy behavior".  Being in the abdominal cavity rather than in
the scrotum will affect sperm production, so he may not be as fertile,
but could possibly produce offspring. They will probably still be
producing hormones, so he will act like a ram.  As far as size--I don't
know about that, but undescended testicles alone shouldn't affect size
in the long run. Melody at CritterLand Redmond OR

----- Original Message -----
From: "MBondurant" <mbondurant at mindspring.com>
To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 7:00 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] Lamb is missing something...


> We have a four-month-old ram lamb who seems to have undescended 
> testicles.
The scrotum is empty, there are some small round objects which can be
felt in his abdomen.  He is also significantly smaller than his female
twin.  Our plan was to wether him anyway as he's too dark for breeding
purposes -- has nature taken care of this for us?  Are there health
issues?  Will he (and his horns) remain petite?
>
> Michelle Bondurant
> Over The Hill Farm, Fairfield VT
>
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