Biometerical study on foetal spleen of Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

Abstract

The present study was conducted on buffalo foetuses (15) from 5.0-11.06 em crown rump length (CRL) to study the morphogenesis and biometry of spleen during prenatal development. The spleen was observed at dorsolateral aspect of fore aspect of forestomach. The colour of foetal spleen was creamish during initial development and changed to dark red during terminal stages. The gross dimensions of spleen i.e. weight, length, breadth and volume of spleen increased with progression offaetal age. There was remarkable increase after mid gestation.