MAMMARY GLAND (UDDER - Skyline E-learning site

THE MAMMARY GLAND. STRUCTURE OF MAMMARY GLAND (UDDER, The mammary gland or udder is a large and succulent organ surrounded by the skin. The udder is attached to the body of the animal by strong ligament. The udder is made up of large ducts which empty their content into a large gland cistern. The udder terminates with an alveoli from where milk is secreted. The contraction of the alveoli leads to the letting down of milk.

PARTS OF THE MAMMARY GLAND

The mammary gland is made up of smooth muscles, sympathetic and sensory nerves. The number of glands varies with farm animals. For example
Farm animal Name of female No of glands
Goat Ewe 2
Sheep Ewe 2
Cattle Cow 4
Rabbit Doe Two line of 10 – 14
Pig Sow Two line of 10 – 14
Domestic fowl Layer none

The major equipment or instrument used in extracting milk from the mammary gland of farm animal is the milking machine

Introduction
The mammary glands of all mammals are structurally and functionally designed to produce milk for offspring. Rodent mammary glands are encased within the mammary fat pad. The human mammary glands are within the breasts, which are complex and unique anatomic structures. All mammary glands are relatively simple branching tubular organs with typically one to two layers of epithelial cells.

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WEED AND THEIR BOTANICAL NAMES
1. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING AGRICULTURAL
22. SIMPLE FARM TOOLS
23. AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION
24. THE CONCEPT OF MECHANIZATION
25. PROBLEMS OF MECHANIZATION
26. SURVEYING AND PLANNING OF FARMSTEAD
27. IMPORTANCE OF FARM SURVEY
28. SURVEY EQUIPMENT