Abnormal testes in reindeer, Rangifer tarandus

In a sample of reindeer from South Georgia, 4 males were abnormal in that 1 had bilateral cryptorchid testis, 2 each had 1 cryptorchid testis and 1 had a vestigial testis. The antlers of the cryptorchid males were small, but the antler cycle itself was hardly affected.

Details

Publication status:
Published
Author(s):
Authors: Leader-Williams, N.

Date:
1 January, 1979
Journal/Source:
Journal of Reproduction and Fertility / 57
Page(s):
127-130
Link to published article:
https://doi.org/10.1530/jrf.0.0570127