Age related changes in the morphometric parameters of the heart, Kidneys and adrenal glands of Nili-Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). | [Pakistan Veterinary Journal • 2006]

Author(s):

1. R. Hussain: Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. A. S. Qureshi: Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

3. R. U. Shahid: Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

4. S. U. Rahman: Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

This study was carried out to improve the basic information on the morphology and histology of the organs directly involved in the blood pressure maintenance of an individual. A total of 40 clinically healthy Nili-Ravi buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) were divided into two age groups of 20 animals each viz., young (l2-48 months of age) and adult (49-96 months) of either sex, The results revealed that the absolute weights of heart, kidneys and adrenal glands, mean values of width and circumference of heart, thickness of wall of right and left atria and ventricles mean values of length of right and left kidneys width circumference and length of the adrenal glands were significantly (P

Page(s): 59-62

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Veterinary Journal, Volume: 26, Issue: 2, Year: 2006

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