Anatomic, morphometric and histological features of glandula uropygialis in aseel roosters and hens
<b>Aim:</b> The present study was conducted to analyze the anatomic, morphometric and histological structure of the glandula uropygialis in Aseel roosters and hens.<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> In the study, a total of 8 (4 males, 4 females) glandula uropygialis bel...
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| Language: | English |
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Selcuk University Press
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences |
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| Summary: | <b>Aim:</b> The present study was conducted to analyze the anatomic,
morphometric and histological structure of the glandula uropygialis
in Aseel roosters and hens.<p>
<b>Materials and Methods:</b> In the study, a total of 8 (4 males, 4
females) glandula uropygialis belonging to adult Aseel hens and
roosters were used. Topographic features of the glandula uropygialis
were analyzed in situ. The morphometric measurements
were conducted on the dissected glands. Trichrome staining
method was used to determine the histological structure of the
glands, and Periodic Acid-Shiff (PAS) staining techniques were
implemented to determine the glycogen and neutral mucins in
the glands.<p>
<b>Results:</b> It was found out that the glandula uropygialis was topographically
located on the cauda base, between the fourth caudal
vertebrae and pygostyl. In terms of morphometric parameters,
there were no statistically significant differences between
hens and roosters or right and left lobes. Histologically, it was
found that the secretoric tubules forming the parenchyma of the
gland were separated from each other by connective tissue and
showed a radial arrangement beginning from periphery and ending
at the central cavity.<p>
<b>Conclusion:</b> It was concluded that the histological and anatomical
structure of the glandula uropygialis in Aseel roosters and
hens showed considerable similarities with that reported in other
birds species. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-6958 2146-1953 |