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Hypospadias, an abnormal opening in the urethra that occurs when the embryonic urethral groove fails to close or closes incompletely anywhere along its length, has been reported in bulls and other species. In some cases the entire length of the penile urethra may be involved and may be easily observed at birth [22]. Cases that involve only the distal urethra may go unobserved until the bull is examined during a breeding soundness examination [23]. Slight caudal relocation of the urethral meatus may not significantly affect fertility.