8 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
February 2025 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” Sarcoptes scabiei caused mange in Goa goats, but they fully recovered with treatment.
November 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Autosomal recessive woolly hair is rare and involves tightly coiled hair without other health issues.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
26 citations
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October 1996 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Goat hair follicles have insulin-like growth factor-I receptors that might affect hair growth, but no melatonin receptors were found.
37 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpression of SSAT causes hair loss and skin issues, but reducing putrescine can help.
18 citations
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January 2019 in “Animal Biotechnology” A newly found RNA in Cashmere goats may play a role in hair growth and development.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” Rabbit skin with active hair growth shows thicker, redder areas due to larger, more numerous hair follicles and increased blood vessels.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” Field bean supplementation improved mohair growth and kid growth in Angora goats but didn't prevent weight loss after giving birth.
3 citations
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July 2019 in “Fibers And Polymers/Fibers and polymers”
2 citations
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July 2011 in “AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY” Seven genetic variations in sheep's DSG4 gene are linked and affect wool traits.
5 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” Improving how drugs are absorbed through the skin could better treat mange in wombats.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences” Switching to coarser feed and providing hay improved the sheep's health.
1 citations
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March 1994 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production” Prolactin and melatonin affect the growth of Angora and Cashmere goat hair differently.
22 citations
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April 2020 in “Scientific reports” Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.
June 2025 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” The dog's skin infection was cured with a new antibiotic treatment and supplements.
The fermented mixture, including Sasa Borealis, improves scalp health and hair strength and shine.
15 citations
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February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
20 citations
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July 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The fuzzy gene is crucial for controlling hair growth cycles.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” Lotion with fucoidan from brown seaweed improved skin and reduced allergy symptoms in mice with dermatitis.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “PLOS ONE” Certain genes and pathways are linked to the production of finer and denser wool in Hetian sheep.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Small Ruminant Research” South African sheep breeds have diverse genes affecting traits like coat color, horn development, and wool quality.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin improves cashmere goat hair quality by increasing follicles and reducing skin aging.
January 2022 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” EPHA4 and Ephrin A3 are found in the skin of Aohan fine-wool sheep.
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association” Improved mink skin processing can weaken hair attachment.
January 1957 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” Rabbit hair color is influenced by the shape and distribution of pigment granules.
8 citations
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August 2020 in “Domestic Animal Endocrinology” Melatonin improved cashmere production in goats during the first cycle but had no lasting effects on the next cycle.
3 citations
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February 2019 in “Animal biotechnology” The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Animals” The KRTAP19-5 gene affects wool curvature in Chinese Tan sheep, with Variant B reducing curvature.