Indian Journal of Poultry Science
Web of Science
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 50
  • Issue: 2

Gross anatomical studies on the testes of the Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

  • Author:
  • N. Rajendranath1,, T.S. Chandrasekhara Rao2, D. Pramod Kumar3, K.B.P. Raghavendar4, V. Girishkumar5
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 234 to 236

1Assistant Professor, Vety. Anatomy, College of Vety. Science, Hyderabad

2Dean, Faculty of Vety. Science, Sri Venkateswara Vety. University

3Professor & Univ. Head, Vety. Anatomy, College of Vety. Science, Hyderabad

4Professor & Univ. Head, Vety. Surgery, College of Vety. Science, Hyderabad

5Assoc. Professor, Vety. Surgery, College of Vety. Science, Hyderabad

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati-517 502, AP

*Corresponding author: e-mail: nrjnath@gmail.com

Online published on 3 December, 2016.

Abstract

The testes emu were black in color. The Left testis was bean shaped, larger, heavier and cranial in position while the right testis was round to oval shape and caudal in position. Epididymal region was a spindle shaped flattened structure extending from cranial pole to caudal pole of testis. There was a significant increase in the weight and measurements of the testes during breeding season (March to September), when compared to non-breeding season (October to February).

Keywords

Emu, epididymal region, gross anatomy, seasonal variation, testes