Anatomical and Histological Study of accessory sex glands in Caspian Miniature Horse

Subject Areas : Journal of Large Animal Clinical Science Research(JLACSR)

Received: 2021-07-10 Accepted : 2021-07-10 Published : 2009-06-22

Keywords: Anatomy, Histology, Caspian miniature horse, accessory sex glands,

Abstract :

This study aims is to recognize some body organs of the Caspian miniature horse as a native Iranian breed. In this study, accessory sex glands of five adult Caspian miniature horses were studied by routine anatomical and histological methods. Anatomical study showed that accessory sex glands is similar to horse but its size is smaller. In histological study, structure of accessory sex glands was similar to horse but the number of secretory units was less than that of the horse. Difference in glands size and abundance of their secretory units indicated semen volume in Caspian miniature horse is lesser than ordinary horse.       

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