January 2023 in “Journal of applied animal research” This study found that short-day photoperiod treatment in Shanbei white cashmere goats enhanced cashmere growth, increased secondary follicle density, and altered hormone levels and gene expression related to hair follicle development.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” In this study, altering the photoperiod in goats increased hormone concentrations and improved hair follicle development and skin antioxidant capacity, suggesting that short photoperiods may create favorable conditions for cashmere growth.
March 1994 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production” This study investigated hair fibre growth in Angora and Cashmere goats, finding differences in growth rates and seasonal dependencies, and examined the effects of prolactin and melatonin on protein deposition in hair follicles.
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July 2020 in “BMC genomics” In this study, ceruloplasmin and keratin 4 were identified as markers that differentiate between growing and resting phases in cashmere goat hair follicles, with keratin 4 being a potential marker for the onset of a new hair cycle.
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” This study of Liaoning cashmere goats identified nine keratin proteins as markers of the secondary hair follicle cycle, providing insights that may enhance cashmere quality and production.