Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Tanvi Mahajan, Sanjeev Joshi, Pankaj Kumar Thanvi and Aruna Panwar

Abstract:
Histologically, the left ovary consisted of outer cortex and inner medulla with surface epithelium lined by single layer of cuboidal cells. The cortical stroma revealed various follicles at different stages of development and surrounded by connective tissue with collagen and reticular fibers. The mature follicles were surrounded by cuboidal shaped granulosa cells. The medulla was comprised of loose connective tissue with smooth muscles, blood vessels, lacunar channels and nerve fibers. Mast cells were present in both cortical and medullary region. Hemosiderin pigment was evident in cortex and medulla of both Kadaknath and White Leghorn hens whereas; fibromelanin was present in cortex and medullary region of Kadaknath only.