X-Chromatin (Drumstick) Status of a Male West African Dwarf (WAD) Goat (Buck) with Unilateral Cryptorchidism: A Case Report

Abstract

A unilateral cryptorchid buck was screened for drumstick. Blood smears on microscope slides stained with Leishman, and observed under immersion oil light microscope revealed absence of drumsticks; thus indicated that the buck was an efficient
male, with good potentialities for fertility. Therefore unilateral cryptorchids are not infertile and may be used for reproduction.

Keywords: X-chromatin, drumstick, buck, testis, goat, cryptorchidism

Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 5 (1) 2006 pp. 25-27