Histological Observation on Development of the Small Intestine of the Korean Native Goat

Kwak, Soo-dong; Kim, Chong-sup

Korean Journal of Veterinary Research 1985;25(1):1-5.

Soo-dong Kwak, Chong-sup Kim

Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture, Gyeongsang National University

재래산양(在來山羊)의 소장형성(小腸形成)에 관한 조직학적관찰(組織學的觀察)

곽수동, 김종섭

경상대학교 농과대학 수의학과

Abstract

The morphological development of the small intestinal tissues of the Korean native goat were observed by light microscopy. Samples were taken from a 60-, 90-, 120-day-old fetus, a newborn goat and a 30-day-old goat. The results were summarized as follows; 1. In the small intestine of 60-day-old fetus, the apexes and sides of villi were covered with a simple columnar epithelium, and intervilous areas and mucosal ridges were still covered with stratified epithelium of two to six cell layers. Mesenchymal tissues formed lamina propria, circular muscle layer and serosa. The numbers of villi per cross section of the small intestine (NVPCS) were 10 to 18. 2. In 90-day-old fetus, intervillous areas and mucosal ridges of the organ were covered with simple columnar epithelium. Goblet cells in epithelium and outer longitudinal muscle layer often appeared. NVPCS were 35 to 60 and Brunner's glands were appeared. 3. In 120-day-old fetus, Brunner's glands of the duodenum and circular connection of outer longitudinal muscle layer were formed, NVPCS were 50 to 87. 4. In newborn goat, Peyer's patches were fully formed and NVPCS were 50 to 87. 5. In 30-day goat, the small intestine was fully matured and NVPCS were 81 to 102.