SKIN TRANSPLANTATION WITH HONEY PRESERVED PUNCH GRAFTS IN BUFFALO CALVES (BUBALUS-BUBALIS)

Gross and histological examination of buffalo skin punch grafts preser ved in honey at 4 degrees C and room temperature (28 degrees-30 degree s C) for 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks revealed normal viability and well maint ained architecture. Autografting of honey preserved grafts revealed hi gh acceptance (80 to 95%). Histomorphological examination of grafted s kin at different intervals revealed leucocytic infiltration, fibroblas tic and angioblastic activity leading to bridging of gap between the g rafts by 20 days and complete healing by 60 days.