July 1971 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” This study found that rats fed a diet with different protein qualities and levels showed significant differences in hair cycle length, daily weight gain, and hair density.
February 2026 in “Animals” In this study, supplementing low-protein diets with 0.75% methionine maintained growth performance, improved fur quality, enhanced nutrient utilization, and supported intestinal microbiota balance in blue foxes, with significant results on several biochemical parameters and nutrient digestibility observed.
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” This study demonstrated that mink hair growth and pelt quality significantly depend on dietary protein levels and DL-methionine supplementation during the growing-furring period.
January 2024 in “Journal of camel practice and research/Journal of Camel Practice and Research” This study analyzed the KRTAP7 gene in four Indian camel breeds and found that the gene sequences were identical across breeds, with no observed SNPs in coding or non-coding regions.
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June 2021 in “Agronomy” This study found that biostimulant application in lettuce cultivation led to significant yield and phytochemical enhancements, with effects varying between green and red cultivars depending on the treatment method used.