February 2026 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES” Hair cortisol is better than blood cortisol for measuring long-term stress in pregnant goats.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
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October 2022 in “PubMed” Gender affects wool traits in sheep, with males and females showing differences in skin proteins related to wool growth.
November 2025 in “animal” Certain genes in European Merino sheep help them adapt to different climates.
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October 2019 in “Genes” A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
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January 2025 in “动物学研究” The gene GJA1 is important for regulating coarse hair density in goats.
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
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November 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
January 2014 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” The KAP8-1 gene affects skin, hair follicle development, and wool quality in different sheep varieties.
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November 2022 in “Biology” Key genes and pathways influence wool traits in Merino sheep.
November 2025 in “Archaeometry” Animal hair from 18th-century Mazamet burial sites shows locals used goat, badger, cow, or horse fur for clothing, indicating modest economic status.
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August 2005 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Goats may need lifelong zinc supplements due to hereditary zinc absorption issues.
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
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March 2016 in “Small ruminant research” Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.
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December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
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September 2012 in “Gene” The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.
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April 2013 in “Animal Production Science” Altering maternal cortisol during pregnancy can improve wool growth in Merino sheep.
December 2025 in “Archives of Current Research International” Congenital goitre in goats near Hyderabad is linked to iodine deficiency and can be treated effectively with medication.
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August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
The study found genetic variations in sheep that affect traits like milk production, growth, and health.
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September 2024 in “BMC Genomics” circCFAP20DC helps goat ovarian cells grow, aiding follicle development.
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July 2024 in “Animals” The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science” Early diagnosis and treatment can effectively manage mite infestations in goats.
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January 2017 in “Genes” The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
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July 2012 in “Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences” As sheep age, their hair fibers and follicles grow larger and more organized, with no significant differences between males and females.
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January 1957 in “Australian Journal of Agricultural Research” Certain hair follicle traits in Merino sheep may be inherited.
NCBP3, SDHA, and PTPRA are the best genes for normalizing goat skin experiments.
September 2019 in “Mağallaẗ al-ʿulūm al-ṭabīʿiyyaẗ wa-al-ḥayātiyyaẗ wa-al-taṭbīqiyyaẗ” Camel hair from Afif can be improved for textiles by adding chemicals or blending with other fibers.
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May 2024 in “Genes” KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
February 2025 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” Sarcoptes scabiei caused mange in Goa goats, but they fully recovered with treatment.