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Gross Anatomy of Epididymis and Ductus Deferens of Adult Khaki Campbell Duck (anas Platyrhynchos Domesticus) in Bangladesh

Papia Khatun
Dept. of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Shonkor Kumar Das
Dept. of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

he aim of the work to observe the anatomy (gross and biometrical) of the epididymis and ductus deferens of adult Khaki Campbell duck (Anasplatyrhynchos domesticus). The experimental Khaki Campbell ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) were collected from poultry farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh from July 2017 to June 2018 . The condition of the health of the birds was apparently good. No external deformities were observed in the birds. The epididymis was closely attached along the entire length of the dorso-medial border of the testis. The cranial part was closely associated with the capsule of the adrenal gland and it was extensive for left epididymis. The ductus deferens was convoluted and wavy in appearance. It started at the caudal end of the epididymis and ran parallel to the midline and extends to the cloaca parallel to the respective ureter. The present study revealed that the gross anatomical structure of the epididymis and ductus deferens of the Khaki Campbell duck was similar to that of the other avian species.

Keywords: Gross anatomy, Biometry, Epididymis, Ductus deferens, Khaki Campbell duck.

Location: Department of Anatomy & Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Start Date: 00-07-2017

End Date: 00-06-2018

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Duck

Objectives:

Explore the anatomy (gross and biometrical) of epididymis and ductus deferens of the adult Khaki Campbell (Anas paltyrhynchos domesticus) duck in Bangladesh.
Compare the epididymis and ductus deferens of the adult Khaki Campbell (Anas paltyrhynchos domesticus) duck with other avian species.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted on five apparently healthy adult male Khaki Campbell (Anas paltyrhynchos domesticus) ducks from July 2017 to June 2018. The birds were procured from poultry farm of Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, having apparently good health and devoid of any external deformities. The study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy & Histology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. After taking the live body weight, birds were killed ethically. The age of the birds were confirmed by record books kept by the farm authority. Gross biometrical parameters were recorded for each organ (epididymis, ductus deferens) separately with the help of Vernier Calliper and scale. Various measurements (length, width and weight) of the right and left epididymis & ductus deferens were recorded properly in our experiment. The data obtained from various parameters were analyzed using Statistical package for the social science (SPSS, version 20) software and reveal the results in tabular form.

Source of Information: Biosci. Agric. Res. 22(01): 1805-1809

Article Link (Online Journal): https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.220119.221

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Achievement/Findings:

The epididymis was located on the dorso-medial aspect of the testis in Khaki Campbell duck and was elongated and spindle in shape. The paired ductus deferens was tubular, convoluted and wavy in appearance, extending from caudal end of epididymis to the cloaca of the bird. The anatomy of the epididymis and ductus deferens of Khaki Campbell duck study was more or less similar with those of the other avian species. Although, it is a basic study but it will carry valuable information for the anatomist, poultry or duck researchers, poultry farmers, veterinarians and autonomous learners in this realm.

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