Birth Type Influences Secondary Hair Follicle Population and Cashmere Production in Cashmere Goats Despite Full Somatic Catch-Up Growth

    July 2026 in “ Animals ”
    李坤江, S W Wang, Zi Wang … Youshe Ren
    Studysummary This study found that single-born cashmere goats had higher birth weights, pre-weaning growth rates, and superior cashmere production attributes compared to twin-born goats, despite twin-born goats achieving compensatory growth post-weaning.
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