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November 2020 in “Animal Genetics” This review discusses rabbit domestication and genetics, focusing on factors influencing hair coat development, and reports no new findings; the authors highlight the potential for genetic insights to enhance rabbit breeding.
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October 1961 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that rabbits fed a diet deficient in Vitamin E developed severe muscular dystrophy that was not fully prevented by adding selenium, Vitamin E supplements, or natural feedstuffs, indicating other nutritional deficiencies.
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using too much minoxidil foam can cause a rare movement disorder with facial twitching, but symptoms go away when the correct dose is used.
January 2013 in “Shanghai Textile Science & Technology” This study found that milk protein grafting and cross-linking treatment significantly improved the pilling resistance of rabbit hair knitted fabric.
October 2012 in “Advanced Materials Research” This study found that temperature significantly affects the mechanical properties of rabbit hair fibers, with increased tensile strain and decreased breaking strength in humid conditions.