November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
January 2005 in “Jukuri (Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke))” A low-protein diet with methionine is cost-effective and supports normal growth and high-quality pelts in blue foxes.
July 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Certain long non-coding RNAs are important for controlling hair growth cycles in sheep.
A black Doberman with hair loss improved partially with omega-3/omega-6 treatment.
June 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Heat stress changes goats' skin and hair at the microscopic level and affects their genes and skin bacteria.
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July 2024 in “BMC Genomics” New genes and markers can help breed better cashmere goats.
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March 2014 in “Veterinary World” Indian bison, black buck, and nilgai have distinct hair follicle patterns useful for species identification.
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June 2024 in “Genes” Key genes linked to wool quality in Spanish Merino sheep can improve fine wool production.
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March 2011 in “Korean Journal of Veterinary Research” Two dogs in Korea were diagnosed with a rare skin condition usually seen in cats.
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May 2011 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The study found genetic diversity in coat color dilution among Czech pointers in Slovakia.
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August 2024 in “Animals” KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
May 2024 in “Indian journal of animal sciences/Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” The Janwal Pashmi dog is a medium-sized, mostly black breed with specific body measurements, and adult males are generally larger than females.
October 2024 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Sika deer shoulder hair is good for analysis.
December 2024 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Shoulder guard hair best shows sika deer's diet.
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” The ASIP gene is crucial for determining cattle coat color.
February 2026 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Coat-type differences in Pomeranians affect Alopecia X diagnosis and treatment.
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February 2023 in “Genes” lncRNAs influence cashmere fiber traits like diameter and color in goats.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Nexgard® effectively treated a dog's skin condition, demodicosis.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The wolves suspected of man-eating in the 1880s likely ate very little human flesh and mostly consumed a diet similar to herbivores and omnivores.
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April 2024 in “Animal Genetics” A genetic defect in an Appenzeller Mountain Dog caused skin issues, improved with ketoconazole, showing the importance of advanced genetic testing.
March 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Goats' hair and color traits are linked to specific RNA expressions, useful for breeding and textiles.
78 citations
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November 2014 in “Functional Ecology” Heavily hunted wolves have higher stress and reproductive hormone levels.
15 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Veterinary Science” Different dog breeds have varying skin thickness and protein expression in their skin.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Genes” The study found that the hair loss condition in Cesky Fousek dogs is influenced by multiple genes affecting skin and muscle structure, fat metabolism, and immunity.
April 2026 in “Veterinary Record Case Reports” Neutering successfully treated hair loss in a Pomeranian dog.
Caucasian and Mediterranean hair is denser and varies in color and texture compared to African and Asian hair.
23 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” Boreal caribou in northeastern British Columbia have significant health issues, including infections, tick infestations, and mineral deficiencies.
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July 2022 in “Scientific reports” Crossbreeding improves goat fiber quality, and specific genes affect hair traits and color.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Biochemistry Research” Nexgard successfully treated a husky's demodicosis.
November 2019 in “BMC veterinary research” The hair loss in Belgian Blue crossbred calves was caused by a diet issue, not by disease or infection.