HISTOMORPHOMETRY OF INDIAN BUFFALO OVARY DURING DIFFERENT SEASONS OF YEAR

Ovaries from 100 adult buffaloes were collected during different seasons of year. The stroma had distinct cortex and medulla.Ovarian surface was lined by simple squamous epithelium. The height ofepithelium did not vary significantly among different seasons. The width of tunica albugenia was variable. It was significantly (p < 0.05) higher in winter and rainy season.Cortex mainly consisted of different types of follicles. The medulla was comprised of loose connective tissue and large number of blood vessels, nerve fibres and lymph vessels.