Age related changes in elastic fiber configuration in skin of fetal, neonatal & adult goat (Capra hircus)

Study was conducted on 10 goat fetuses (05 - group I CR 25 cm and 05 - group II CR 25 cm & above), 05 neonatal goats and 05 adult goats (Capra hircus) assembled in different groups to study the configuration of elastic fibers in the skin of Capra hircus. Dermis composed of upper papillary and deeper reticular layer. The elastic fibers appear originating in group II fetuses (not found in group I up to CR length 25 cm). These fibres were thin running parallel to the epidermis in papillary layer, but running horizontal, vertical and oblique direction to epidermis in reticular layer in other groups. In group II and neonate group the fibres were firmly arranged supporting the dermis in a compact clutch. Adult group shows an unfastened association with remaining dermal components.