What are these small objects found in the fatty tissue?

By Grant Woods,

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Question
Found some small kidney bean looking objects in the fatty tissue in the neck of a deer I was cutting up can you tell me what they are

Theresa,

Great question and observation! Grant and I both have looked at this picture and believe that these small kidney bean shaped objects are pockets of blood that has been released from the lymphatic system and they are making their way back through the body to be recycled. 

Thanks,

Matt

2015-11-16