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TEAT SPHINCTER [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
CONT

The teat sphincter is critical to udder health and protection from infection. Within about one hour after milking, it has contracted and thereby helps prevent bacterial invasion of the teat and udder.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
CONT

[Le canal du trayon] est maintenu fermé par un ensemble de fibres élastiques entremêlées de cellules musculaires qu'on appelle le sphincter du trayon.

Spanish

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