Effect of Body Weight Gain During Cashmere Non-Growing Period on Cashmere Production Performance and Secondary Hair Follicle Activity of Cashmere Goats
September 2023
Studysummary This study found that among Inner Mongolian cashmere goats, body weight gain during the non-growing period positively correlated with increases in cashmere yield, staple length, and secondary hair follicle activity, suggesting that nutritional interventions may enhance cashmere production.
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The study investigated the impact of body weight gain during the cashmere non-growing period on cashmere production and secondary hair follicle activity in 50 Inner Mongolian cashmere goats. Divided into two groups based on weight gain (0-5.0 kg and 5.0-10.0 kg), results showed that goats with higher weight gain had a 17.10% increase in cashmere yield and an 8.09% increase in staple length, with no significant change in cashmere diameter. Additionally, there was a strong positive correlation between weight gain and the population of active secondary hair follicles. The findings suggest that nutritional interventions during the non-growing period can enhance cashmere production, though further research is needed to optimize these strategies.
