research The Agouti Gene in Obesity: Central and Peripheral Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Implications
The agouti gene may help understand and treat obesity.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Severe Ulceronecrotic Dermatitis Associated with Mite Infestation in the Critically Endangered Amargosa Vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis)
Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
research Systemic effects of Leucaena leucocephala ingestion on ringtailed lemurs (Lemur catta) at Berenty Reserve, Madagascar
Ingesting Leucaena leucocephala caused hair loss and increased infant mortality in ringtailed lemurs.
research Pathological lesions associated with Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations of dogs in Kitui County, Kenya
The fly larvae infestation caused severe skin damage and health issues in Kenyan dogs.
research Comprehensive molecular and cellular studies suggest avian scutate scales are secondarily derived from feathers, and more distant from reptilian scales
Bird scales evolved from feathers, not reptile scales.
research The Effects of Ficus carica on Male and Female Reproductive Capabilities in Rats
Ficus carica extract improved fertility in rats and may help with certain health conditions.
research Leporacarus gibbus (Acari: listrophoridae) in a naturally-infested domestic rabbit: first report of its occurrence in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Leporacarus gibbus mite was found in a domestic rabbit in Espírito Santo, Brazil, for the first time.
research Piebaldism in tree shrews
research The Prevalence of Scopulariopsis sp. and Penicillium sp. in African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) Skins in a Farm in Bogor District of Indonesia
90% of African pygmy hedgehogs in the study had fungal infections.
research Wound Healing and Curative Properties of Alligator Pepper (Aframomum Melegueta) seed extract in Albino Rats (Rattus Norvegicus)
Alligator pepper seed extract improved wound healing in rats.
research Hair coat characteristics in Friesian heifers in the Netherlands and Kenya : experimental data and a review of literature
Friesian heifers take about 18 months to adapt to Kenya's climate, with hair changes not strongly linked to weight gain.
research Lymphocytic Mural Folliculitis Resembling Epitheliotropic Lymphoma in Tigers (Panthera tigris)
Tigers had a skin condition causing hair loss and inflammation, but the cause is unknown and treatment didn't work.
research Self‐induced, noninflammatory alopecia associated with infestation with Lynxacarus radovskyi: a series of 11 cats
Cats infested with Lynxacarus radovskyi can lose hair without inflammation, treatable with selamectin.
research Treatment and control of Trixacarus caviae infestation in a conventional guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) breeding colony
Ivermectin injections and spray, along with hygiene measures, successfully treated sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs.
research ANAPLASMOSIS IN KINTAMANI CROSSBREED DOG: A CASE REPORT
The dog's health improved after treatment with antibiotics and other medications.
research Fleece traits and important physical properties of hair fibers in lori goats.
Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.
research Hormonal Induction of Feather Pigmentation in Ptarmigan
Hormones can change ptarmigan feather color from white to pigmented.
research Transcriptomic insights into the effects of tyrosine on sub-Columbian plumage in H line chickens
A 1.0% tyrosine diet increases melanin in chicken feathers.
research High-Throughput Sequencing Reveals miRNAs Affecting Follicle Development in Chicken
Certain miRNAs are linked to chicken feather development.
research The Morphological Basis of vicuña wool: Skin and gland structure in Vicugna vicugna (Molina 1782)
Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.
research Determining the causes of disorders of the reproductive function of nutrias
Poor-quality feed and low vitamin A cause reproductive issues in nutrias.
research Unhealthy diet and lifestyle factors linked to female androgenetic alopecia: a community-based study from Jidong study, China
Unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices may increase the risk of hair loss in women.
research Ringworm by Microsporum canis in Long-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla lanigera)
A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
research Zinc deficiency in female rabbits
Zinc deficiency in female rabbits causes poor health and reproductive issues.
research The crest phenotype in domestic chicken is caused by a 195 bp duplication in the intron of HOXC10
A 195 bp duplication in the HOXC10 gene causes crests in domestic chickens.
research Establishment of a culture model for the prolonged maintenance of chicken feather follicles structure in vitro
Scientists have developed a method to keep chicken feather follicles alive and structurally intact in a lab for up to a week.
research Hair Plucking and Alopecia in a Flock of Sheep in Zaria, Nigeria
Switching to coarser feed and providing hay improved the sheep's health.
research The role of leucaena in cattle fattening and breeding production systems in Eastern Indonesia
Leucaena feed helps farmers grow larger cattle herds and is good for fattening, but its safety for breeding cows is unclear.
research Sarcoptic mange outbreak decimates South American wild camelid populations in San Guillermo National Park, Argentina
Sarcoptic mange nearly wiped out vicuñas and guanacos in an Argentine park.