The DRB3 gene is a highly polymorphic major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II gene and plays an important role in variability of immune responsiveness and disease resistance. In the present study, the MHC class II DRB3 gene in water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) populations from Northwest regions of Iran was investigated through PCR-SSCP. Genomic DNA was extracted from whole blood samples c...

There are morphological and reproductive physiological differences between swamp buffalo (Bubaluscarabanensis) and river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). The development of fetus weight and fetus biometry wasreported in river buffalo and other animals but not in swamp buffalo. The aim of this study was to describethe inherent variability in fetus related measurements during swamp buffalo pregnancy. T...

The caudal part of the neural tube developed into the spinal cord at 1.5 cm CVRL (35 days) with clearly differentiated ependymal, mantle and marginal layers. From 6.4 cm CVRL (57 days) onwards, cilia were present on the ependymal cells lining the central canal. At the same stage, the mantle layer appeared at the roof and floor plate. It showed different stages of developing neurons and supporti...