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September 2016 in “American journal of medical and biological research” In this study, researchers found that the thickness of various skin layers in Bos indicus cattle varied significantly by body region, with the neck and shoulder being thickest, and that male skin might be more suited for quality leather production compared to female skin.
April 2021 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” This study examined the age-related changes in the dermal structure of goat skin, providing baseline data on its histomorphology, histochemistry, and histoenzymology.
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July 2012 in “Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study found that Bakhtiari sheep hair fibers and follicles became larger and more organized with age across all skin regions, with no significant differences by sex.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Applied Animal Research” This study found that skin thickness in Bakerwali goats increased with age, with notable histological differences in these layers across diverse regions of the body.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology” This study found that the prenatal skin development in Red Sokoto goats undergoes significant morphological changes across gestational stages, which may be important for their adaptation and thermoregulation after birth.