Histomorphology and Chemical Constituents of Interdigital Gland of Vembur Sheep, <em>Ovis aries</em>

Histomorphology and Chemical Constituents of Interdigital Gland of Vembur Sheep, <em>Ovis aries</em>

The interdigital gland is a specialized skin gland located between the digits of Artiodactyla (i.e., even-toed ungulates). Its secretion participates in semiochemical communication, and protects from ultraviolet radiation as well as fungal and bacterial infections of the feet. The present study aime...

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Main Authors: Thangavel Rajagopal, Selvam Mahalakshmi, Thirukonda Ravindhran Gayathri, Naganathan Muruganantham, Marimuthu Muthukatturaja, Durairaj Rajesh, Kamatchi Rameshkumar, Ponnirul Ponmanickam, Mohammad Abdulkader Akbarsha, Govindaraju Archunan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
Vembur sheep
interdigital gland
histomorphology
apocrine secretory lobules
sebaceous secretory lobules
volatile compounds
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/11/647

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