30 citations
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November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution” Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” An addax had skin cancer that spread to lymph nodes and was euthanized.
March 2024 in “Journal of Animal Reproduciton and Biotechnology” A rare fetal malformation caused difficult birth in a goat, requiring surgery.
60 citations
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” The study mapped genetic variations in sheep, linking them to traits like milk production and growth.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in genetics” Xiangdong black goats have moderate genetic diversity, minimal inbreeding, and important genes for reproduction, immunity, and other traits.
The study found genetic variations in sheep linked to traits like milk production, growth, and health.
May 2026 in “Journal of Wildlife and Conservation Medicine” Mange-like skin lesions in snow leopards and prey in Kyrgyzstan raise concerns about disease spread.
7 citations
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January 1995 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The Indian buffalo teat has a melanin-rich epidermis, no hair follicles, and a complex structure with muscle, blood vessels, and immune cells.
April 2023 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” Six types of bugs were found on goats in Bulgaria, with Linognathus stenopsis being the most common.
January 2026 in “Animals” TBX3 gene affects pigmentation and marking formation in Dun Mongolian horses.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Chinese fine-wool sheep have genetic variations linked to traits like milk and health, with some genes under strong selection.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Parasitology Research” Besnoitiosis, a parasitic disease, has been found in donkeys in Italy and may be more common in Europe than previously thought.
6 citations
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September 2016 in “American journal of medical and biological research” Male cattle skin is better for quality leather production.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Tibetan sheep have specific genes for high-altitude adaptation and wool traits, aiding breeding strategies.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Goat genes show adaptation to environments and traits like body development, with differences among cashmere, feral, and milk-producing goats.
A mange outbreak nearly wiped out vicuña and guanaco populations in San Guillermo National Park.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine” Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing skin infections in wildlife.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain genetic changes in the KAP22-1 gene are linked to better wool quality in Egyptian sheep.
The study found genetic variations in sheep that affect traits like milk production, growth, and health.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
January 2020 in “Annals of the Academy of Romanian Scientists Series of Medicine” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare skin disease causing hair loss and requires personalized treatment.
October 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Key genes linked to important traits in Chinese sheep and goats have been identified, but challenges remain in breeding improvements.
55 citations
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December 2021 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.
27 citations
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April 2020 in “Molecular Biology and Evolution” Ancient Chinese goats evolved cashmere-producing traits due to selective breeding, particularly in genes affecting hair growth.
13 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Genomics” New genes and markers can help breed better cashmere goats.
11 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Cancer Immunology” Combining Proton Minibeam with FLASH Radiotherapy may improve cancer treatment by reducing side effects and increasing effectiveness.
September 2025 in “BULLETIN OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY” Better supportive care is needed to manage chemotherapy side effects.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” Timely diagnosis and treatment improved a goat's skin condition.
11 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of Animal Science” Nasal swabs are the best method for collecting DNA from cattle and yaks.