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.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” SLICK cattle have better heat tolerance due to specific gene expression and pathway differences.
January 2026 in “Animals” TBX3 gene affects pigmentation and marking formation in Dun Mongolian horses.
October 2023 in “Al-Kauniyah” Gibbons at Tegal Alur Animal Rescue Center need better feed management to improve their health and weight.
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June 2020 in “Animal genetics” Scientists found genes linked to hair length in Brangus cattle that could help breed heat-tolerant cattle.
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April 2025 in “Small Ruminant Research” South African sheep breeds have diverse genes affecting traits like coat color, horn development, and wool quality.
May 2026 in “ACTA SCIENTIAE VETERINARIAE” Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent liver-related skin issues in calves on certain pastures.
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June 1999 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Two cows had a rare hair disorder causing hair loss but were otherwise healthy.
March 2024 in “Journal of Animal Reproduciton and Biotechnology” A rare fetal malformation caused difficult birth in a goat, requiring surgery.
January 2025 in “Epsilon Archive for Student Projects (University of Southampton)” Mange and orf are present in some goat herds in Zambia, but more research is needed.
"Bider" markings in Dun Mongolian horses are caused by a complex network of genes and pathways.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Dermatophytosis in calves is most common in winter, especially in 4-6 month-old female HF crossbreds.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” Exotic lice infest 45% of California mule deer, with younger and selenium-deficient deer more vulnerable.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” A young tapir with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with wound cleaning, cream, and oral medication.
26 citations
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February 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” The CORT, FGF5, and CD36 genes are crucial for the cold weather adaptation of Yanbian cattle.
4 citations
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April 2024 in “Animals” Copaiba oil and multivitamin emulsion can effectively treat allergic dermatitis in donkeys caused by Culicoides bites.
September 2025 in “Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries” Cattle in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, face high parasitic disease rates, needing better deworming and management.
October 2004 in “Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal” Corn silage alone is not a balanced diet for buffalo calves.
Vaccination is crucial for public health, but anti-vaccine movements are a concern.
Pangenome analysis reveals key genes for pig adaptation and traits, aiding genetic improvement.
119 citations
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October 2011 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Rhodococcus equi causes severe pneumonia in young foals, and effective vaccines are needed due to foals' weak immune responses.
13 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology” Elephants use their skin, ears, and behavior to cool down, but climate change makes it harder for them.
14 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
75 citations
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January 1995 in “American journal of primatology” Vervet monkeys show physical changes like hair loss and scrotal color changes due to stress or nutrition issues.
January 2024 in “Editora In Vivo eBooks” 1 citations
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November 2025 in “Science Advances” Two gene variants cause white spots in cattle.
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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” Cows in El-Behera have nutritional deficiencies causing health issues like anemia and poor reproduction.
Two new mite species were found in a monkey's hair follicles, leading to a new genus and family proposal.
July 2025 in “Bioma Berkala Ilmiah Biologi” Wild boar skin from Timor Island has three layers with various structures like hair follicles and glands.
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July 2024 in “Animals” The Shh gene controls cell growth and death in cashmere goat hair follicles, affecting hair growth.