In Vitro Fibre Production and Protein Deposition in Secondary Hair Follicles of the Cashmere and Angora Goat

    D R Lee, H. Galbraith, J. R. Scaife
    TLDR Angora goats produce more hair faster than Cashmere goats.
    The study compared fibre production and protein deposition in secondary hair follicles of Angora and Cashmere goats using in vitro techniques. Angora goats produced mohair year-round with growth rates of 0.5-1.0 mm/day and annual yields of 2-3 kg, while Cashmere goats produced down seasonally with growth rates of 0.3-0.7 mm/day and annual yields typically less than 100 g. The research examined the effects of prolactin and melatonin on protein deposition in these follicles, highlighting differences in fibre production due to seasonal stimuli and hormonal influences.
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