The Harderian Gland in Birds: Histology and Immunology

  • R. B. Burns
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Abstract

Harderian glands occur in the orbita of all vertebrates except fishes, completely aquatic amphibians and primates. In birds, Harder’s gland is the dominant orbital gland (Walls 1942) and besides a lubricating and cleaning function, it plays an important part in the local immunity of the eye and upper respiratory tract.

Keywords

Newcastle Disease Virus Infectious Bronchitis Virus Domestic Fowl Harderian Gland Domestic Duck 
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  • R. B. Burns
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  1. 1.ICN Biomedicals LtdIrvineScotland, UK

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