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June 2023 in “Animals” CRABP2 helps increase the growth of cells important for hair growth by activating a specific growth pathway.
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May 2022 in “Animals” Female goslings have darker feathers than males due to more melanin.
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May 2020 in “Animals” Prompt veterinary care and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effectively treating rare fungal dermatitis in horses.
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April 2023 in “Animals” Wnt and BMP pathways stimulate hair growth in Min pigs, with Wnt being more effective.
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December 2021 in “Animals” Low zinc and selenium levels in sheep are linked to hair loss and thyroid problems.
Ongoing monitoring and treatment are crucial to manage sarcoptic mange in reintroduced red foxes.
Hulunbuir lambs adapt better to cold than Hu lambs, showing more wool growth and thicker skin.
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April 2024 in “Animals” Inner Mongolia cashmere goats have the lowest inbreeding, aiding future breeding and conservation.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” DNA methylation changes in Tan sheep affect growth and fur traits.
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February 2023 in “Animals” Hair follicle traits at 6 months can help select cashmere goats for breeding.
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May 2019 in “Animals” High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
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April 2020 in “Animals” Moving horses to new places can increase their stress levels, as shown by higher stress hormone in their hair.
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January 2023 in “Animals” Supplementary feeding improves cashmere yield, goat weight, and kid birth weight.