Morphometric characteristics of ovaries from cows collected at a public municipal abattoir in Umarizal, RN, Brazil

Authors

  • Adaucides Câmara
  • Regina Valéria da Cunha Dias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21708/avb.2008.2.3.902

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the measurements of ovaries and corpora lutea of animals from the interior of Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil, slaughtered in an abattoir and correlate with measurements from other works. The corpora lutea were found to have morphological and functional characteristics similar to those observed in other cattle breeds. The correlation between these characteristics was high, especially during luteal development, and a unique morphological evaluation has limited value in determining the functional status of this organ. Keywords: Bovine, zebu, ovary, corpora lutea.

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Published

2008-10-31

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Original Articles / Artigos de Pesquisa