26 citations
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July 1995 in “Small ruminant research”
This study found that melatonin implants at specific times of the year may increase cashmere production in young Australian cashmere goats by altering their growth cycles.
11 citations
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September 1992 in “Journal of pineal research”
This study found that repeated immunization against melatonin in Australian feral goats temporarily increased cashmere production and altered growth cycles, but these effects diminished after the first year.
This study found that ectopic expression of FGF5s in transgenic Chinese Merino sheep increased wool length and greasy fleece weight compared to non-transgenic controls.
This study found that miR-432 inhibits KRT83 expression, revealing potential molecular mechanisms for the formation of curly fleece in Tan sheep and suggesting implications for understanding curly hair formation in humans.
8 citations
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August 2020 in “Domestic Animal Endocrinology”
This study found that melatonin treatment improved cashmere production for one cycle in cashmere goats, enhancing fiber quality and follicle activity, but had no effects in the subsequent cycle.