Effects of Repeated HCG Administration on Serum Testosterone and Testicular Descent in Prepubertal Thoroughbred Colts With Cryptorchid Testicles
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Administration of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) to prepubertal Thoroughbred colts results in significant increases in serum testosterone concentrations. Colts with cryptorchid testicles have a reduced response in testosterone concentration compared to colts with descended testicles. Treatment with HCG facilitates descent of inguinally located testicles. Author’s address: Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61802; e-mail: [email protected]. © 2006 AAEP.
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