Complete congenital hypoplasia of the left ovary. The right ovary evidently was normal because the cow had been pregnant in the right horn. The elongated ovary is also referred to as a streak gonad, likely reflecting an embryonic accident.

Bovine ovarian hypoplasia

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Digital Credit: Maarten Drost

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Description: Complete congenital hypoplasia of the left ovary. The right ovary evidently was normal because the cow had been pregnant in the right horn. The elongated ovary is also referred to as a streak gonad, likely reflecting an embryonic accident.

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