The morphological characteristics of the Meckel ’s diverticulum of pre-hatch and post-hatch broiler chicken

In conclusion, the present study has provided clear structural evidence which shows that intense cellular proliferation occurs in the MD of broiler chicken between embryonic days 14 and 19. This organ may play signif icant roles in immunological surveillance of the gut, and such functions may peak on post-hatch day 35.
Source: Comparative Clinical Pathology - Category: Pathology Source Type: research