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January 2012 California Ground Squirrel hair can indicate environmental health by showing element accumulation.
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December 2005 in “Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice” Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
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