Figure 1From: Evaluation of thymus morphology and serum cortisol concentration as indirect biomarkers to detect low-dose dexamethasone illegal treatment in beef cattleMeasurement of the thymus cortex and medulla. Extension of the cortex was measured against a graduated line, starting and ending at the interlobular connective or adipose tissue; a second parallel line was drawn to measure medulla thickness (HE 5X).Back to article page