Histomorphological and morphometric changes in the spleen of ageing goats

The spleens of twenty four goats of both the sex and the females at various phases of estrus cycle aged from 20 days to over five years have been studied for their varying histomorphology with age. The morphometric studies included the computation of percent white pulp, percent red pulp, percent trabecular tissue, size of white pulp follicles and number of white pulp follicles per cm2 area. Agewise and sexual and cyclic changes in these parameters have been presented with the help of statistically analysed data by applying multiple range test and computing the correlation coefficients and regression equations. The interrelationship between different parameters have also been considered. The results have been discussed in light of above with graphic presentation including the scatter diagrams and the regression lines.