Species difference

UDDER
( Ewe, Doe, Mare, Sow, Bitch, Rabbit )

Ewe and Doe

  • They are two in number and relatively large
  • They are approximately globular but flattened on the septal side

Mare

  • There are only two glands, which are not divided into quarters smaller than those of the cow, each gland has a single teat and the apex presents two openings close together
  • Two lactiferous ducts lead into the sinus. Each teat is 2.5 Cm - 5 Cm long

Sow

  • They are usually ten or twelve in number and are arranged in two rows as in the bitch
  • Each teat has commonly two ducts

Bitch

  • The glands are 10 in number arranged in two series of five each as pectoral, abdominal and inguinal
  • The apex of each teat has 6-10 openings on it

Rabbit

  • Four or five pairs of nipples present on the ventral surface of the abdomen and thorax
  • The lactiferous sinus is not prominent
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