From an ethical point of view, perpetuation of such a trait should not be considered. Increased castration costs will result for male offspring that inherit the condition, and lower total numbers of sperm produced will be inclined to make any affected animal less fertile. Replication is therefore damaging to a Breed generally, and to individual owners financially, if not physically as a result of unexpected stallion-like behaviours. Castration costs are increased depending upon the degree of retention, and therefore what level of surgery is required. Obviously full abdominal surgery is required for the completely abdominally retained testicle, as that surgery would be more extensive than for a temporary inguinally retained testicle should that be performed.
Full anesthesia is recommended in all instances.
May be used upon notification, and with accreditation.