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July 2004 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” The study evaluated the effectiveness of ivermectin in treating hair loss syndrome in Columbian black-tailed deer. Eight affected fawns were captured, with three receiving ivermectin and five serving as controls. Treated deer showed significant improvements, including higher weight gain (22.4 vs. 12.6 kg), fewer parasite eggs and larvae, and faster hair regrowth compared to untreated deer. No treated deer died, while two untreated deer did. The findings suggested that excessive lice, gastrointestinal nematodes, and lungworms might be key factors in the hair loss and subsequent death of affected deer.
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July 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
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May 2020 in “Scientific reports” Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.
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November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution” Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.