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udder: see mammary gland mammary gland, organ of the female mammal that produces and secretes milk for the nourishment of the young. A mammal may have from 1 to 11 pairs of mammary glands, depending on the species. Generally, those mammals that bear larger litters have more glands. ..... Click the link for more information. . udder the large baglike mammary gland of cows, sheep, etc., having two or more teats udder [′əd·ər] (vertebrate zoology) A pendulous organ consisting of several mammary glands enclosed in a single envelope; each gland has its own nipple; found in some mammals, such as the cow and goat. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Also remember that udder edema can impair the circulation in the udder such that close-up dry and fresh cows may be more susceptible to having skin freeze. When heifers were milked three times daily during the last 15 days before calving, they produced more milk, and exhibited less udder edema, lower somatic cell counts and reduced incidences of mastitis than control heifers that were not milked. |
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