Estimation of age in Rahmani sheep by determination of epiphyseal closure times of the stifle joint [electronic resource].

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There is a lack in previous studies aiming to determine epiphyseal closure times in Rahmani Sheep in relation to age estimation. Thirty Rahmani sheep of both sexes and of different ages (one day to forty four months old) were examined radio graphically for determination of epiphyseal plate closure time of the stifle joint. The present study recorded that the patella Was completely ossified at 6 months old. The closure of the distal femoral physis and the proximal tibial physis was achieved at 30 months of age in Rahmani sheep while the apophyseal line closure of the tibial tuberosity was completed at 42 months in Rahmani sheep. This study concluded the possibility of age determination using x-ray in Rhamani sheep.

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