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    Effects of Photoperiod on Nutrient Digestibility, Hair Follicle Activity, and Cashmere Quality in Inner Mongolia White Cashmere Goats

    Chong Zhi Zhang, Hai Zhou Sun, Shengli Li … Chen Zhao
    Studysummary This study found that a short daily photoperiod increased crude protein digestibility, secondary hair follicle activity, and cashmere quality in Inner Mongolia white cashmere goats without harming fiber characteristics.
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