March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The TT genotype of a specific SNP in sheep is linked to better wool quality.
17 citations
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March 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Cashmere fiber diameter in Tibetan goats is influenced by their stress, oxygen, and metabolic adaptations.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Certain circular RNAs may regulate wool follicle growth in sheep.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Animal Production Science” Lipid metabolism affects wool fiber diameter in sheep.
6 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of parasitic diseases” Ivermectin injections and spray, along with hygiene measures, successfully treated sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Animals” Supplementary feeding improves cashmere yield, goat weight, and kid birth weight.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “BMC genomics” The study found that genetic differences related to hair growth and other traits help cashmere goats adapt to high-altitude environments.
25 citations
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April 2019 in “Animals” KRTAP28-1 gene can help breed sheep with finer wool.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Animals” Hair follicle traits at 6 months can help select cashmere goats for breeding.
7 citations
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June 2022 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” Certain circular RNAs help cashmere goats grow more hair.
Certain genetic markers can help predict wool production in U.S. sheep.
June 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” miRNA-24 affects goat coat color by controlling proteins involved in pigment production.
13 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Genomics” New genes and markers can help breed better cashmere goats.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Animal science journal” Cyclophosphamide effectively induces cashmere shedding in goats without affecting their overall health.
Younger goats produce more cashmere and have healthier hair follicles due to better antioxidant capacity.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Indian Journal of Small Ruminants (The)” Chegu goats have two types of hair follicles, with primary ones having glands and muscles, and secondary ones lacking them.
12 citations
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August 2011 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” KAP8.1 gene variations affect cashmere weight in Inner Mongolian goats.
September 2025 in “JUKEJ Jurnal Kesehatan Jompa” Mung bean seed coat extract can help hair growth and may be a natural alternative to minoxidil.
7 citations
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April 2013 in “Animal Production Science” Altering maternal cortisol during pregnancy can improve wool growth in Merino sheep.
4 citations
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October 2014 in “Journal of Integrative Agriculture” Researchers found 24 genes that change significantly and affect cashmere growth in goats; this could help increase cashmere production.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Animals” An allele of the KRTAP13-2 gene may improve wool quality in sheep.
IRS-specific genes in Tan sheep hair follicles peak at birth and may affect wool crimp.
September 2025 in “Animals” The KRTAP22-2 gene in sheep does not significantly affect wool traits.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” MicroRNAs and AI can improve cashmere goat hair quality and aid in hair disorder diagnosis.
16 citations
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December 2020 in “PloS one” Researchers found WNT10A to be a key gene in developing goat hair follicles.
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.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Acta histochemica” Black sheep have higher levels of Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins, which may affect their coat color.
129 citations
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October 2017 in “BMC Genomics” The study improved understanding of gene roles in cashmere goat hair growth, aiding future cashmere production.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in genetics” Melatonin makes cashmere grow earlier and more by increasing certain gene activity in goats.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Animals” Outdoor living and omega-3 supplements improve rabbit fur quality.