CowdemyUdderFIG. 04Foundation10 min
Inside the udder
Four independent quarters, a teat canal, cisterns, and alveoli. Learn the normal map before you talk mastitis.
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Numbers
Mammary glands
Four
Four independent quarters, each with its own teat. Teach the map before you talk tank averages.
Merck Veterinary Manual
Quick check
Q 01 / 01
How many independent mammary glands make up a bovine udder?
Sources
- Physiologic Disorders of the Udder in Cows — Merck Veterinary Manual
- Mastitis in Cattle — Merck Veterinary Manual
- Recommended Mastitis Control Program — National Mastitis Council
Plate credit
System figures are educational plates drawn from public-domain veterinary teaching anatomy (udder, claw, uterus, and housing relationships). They are not scanned specimens. Educational only.
Not a veterinary diagnosis, prescription, or ration formula.