Indian Journal of Animal Research
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  • Year: 2008
  • Volume: 42
  • Issue: 2

Study of hair follicles in red kandhari cows

  • Author:
  • M.B. Hole, N.S. Bhosle, P.J. Kapadnis
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 151 to 152

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, M.A.U., Parbhani-431 402, India.

Abstract

The present study was conducted on 15 female red kandhari cattle. The animals were grouped as lactating, non-lactating and pregnant cows. The hair follicles were distributed evenly in the dermis and composed of an outer root sheath, inner root sheath, cuticle, cortex and medulla. The hair follicles were frequently encircled by sebaceous glands Red Kandhari cows. They were associated with the sweat glands and muscles.