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GlossaryCapra hircus (domestic goat)

domestic goat species used for milk, meat, and hair

Capra hircus, commonly known as the domestic goat, is a species of goat domesticated from the wild goat of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. They are kept for their milk, meat, hair, and skins, and play a significant role in agriculture and economy.

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research Comparative Genome Analyses Reveal the Unique Genetic Composition and Selection Signals Underlying the Phenotypic Characteristics of Three Chinese Domestic Goat Breeds

30 citations, November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution”

Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.

research Identification of Ectoparasitic Insects Among Domestic Goats in Bulgaria

April 2023 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World”

Six types of bugs were found on goats in Bulgaria, with Linognathus stenopsis being the most common.

research Deletion of an Enhancer in FGF5 Is Associated with Ectopic Expression in Goat Hair Follicles and the Cashmere Growth Phenotype

December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

A genetic change in the FGF5 gene affects hair growth in cashmere goats.

research Genome Scan for Signatures of Adaptive Evolution in Wild African Goat (Capra Nubiana)

August 2021

Wild African goats have genetic adaptations for surviving harsh desert conditions.

research Highly Conserved Keratin-Associated Protein 7-1 Gene in Yak, Taurine, and Zebu Cattle

2 citations, January 2017 in “Folia biologica”

The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.

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