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June 2020 in “General and comparative endocrinology” Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
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February 1951 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Young pigs need 10-20 mg of calcium pantothenate daily to fully recover from pantothenic acid deficiency.
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December 2020 in “Scientific reports” Selective breeding caused the unique curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
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March 2022 in “Scientific reports” Removing anthrax toxin receptor 1 in pigs prevents Senecavirus A infection and causes a rare disease similar to GAPO syndrome.
Guinea pigs can lose hair due to infections or poor diet, and they may have ear infections or cataracts.
February 2019 in “Veterinarski glasnik” Guinea pigs' skin issues in the lumbar area may be caused by dermatological problems and need proper care.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The Lanyu pig's hair follicles are similar to human ones, making it useful for studying skin healing.
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November 1997 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Darker hair in guinea pigs holds more codeine than lighter hair.
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August 1989 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” High selenium diets in pigs cause health issues like weight loss, hair loss, and nerve damage.
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February 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
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February 2017 in “International journal of developmental neuroscience” Female guinea pigs exposed to less allopregnanolone before birth showed more anxiety-like behavior.
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March 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” Injecting young pig stem cells can make old pig skin look younger and more elastic.
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May 1952 in “Journal of Animal Science” Riboflavin deficiency in baby pigs causes health issues, and while supplements help, they may not fully fix internal problems.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Wrinkled skin in Xiang pigs is linked to gene changes related to oxidative stress and the extracellular matrix.
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January 2024 in “Advances in Engineering Technology Research” Bone marrow stem cells from Guizhou miniature pigs can grow well and become different cell types, useful for tissue engineering.
May 2025 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Different diets had little effect on guinea pigs' hair and health.
Pangenome analysis reveals key genes for pig adaptation and traits, aiding genetic improvement.
November 2022 in “PubMed” Deep dermal tissue dislocation injury in pigs leads to thicker fibrotic tissue and increased type III collagen, affecting skin repair.
March 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Health issues in retired breeder guinea pigs don't affect experiment success.
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April 2018 in “Animal Genetics” Researchers found two genes that may explain why some Casertana pigs don't have hair.
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March 1997 in “Research in Veterinary Science/Research in veterinary science” Epithelial proliferation and hyperkeratosis are linked to gastric ulcers in pigs.
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Pig ear skin is similar to human skin, making it useful for research, but it has some differences.
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December 1994 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral itraconazole effectively reaches and treats deep skin layers in guinea pigs.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Pig blood plasma can be used to promote human hair growth and is a good alternative to the commonly used serum additive.