Blood Flow in the Isolated Perfused Bovine Udder

Abstract

Rates of blood flow expressed per unit weight of tissue have been determined in the isolated perfused cow udder. An improved apparatus was used, enclosed in a Perspex cabinet, to enable the air surrounding the udder to be kept warm and moist, and also making the apparatus safe for work with C¹⁴-labeled compounds. All manipulations are carried out by remote control. In 6 out of 24 experiments, the rate of blood flow exceeded 20 ml/100 gm tissue/min., and the highest value observed was 26.4 ml/100 gm/min.