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