2 citations,
February 2014 in “Animal Biotechnology” The PTGER2 gene is highly active in Cashmere goat skin and its activity changes with the hair growth cycle.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “Animal feed science and technology” Organic selenium may offer better retention and less waste in puppies.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “Animal biotechnology” Certain changes in the KAP6-1 gene affect the thickness and length of cashmere goat fibers.
1 citations,
October 2017 in “Animal science journal” Cyclophosphamide effectively induces cashmere shedding in goats without affecting their overall health.
May 2024 in “Animal genetics” A cat's poor wound healing was linked to a genetic deletion in the COL5A1 gene.
April 2024 in “Animal models and experimental medicine” PRP treatment helps hair growth and rebalances scalp bacteria in androgenetic alopecia patients.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
December 2023 in “Animal research and one health” Certain circular RNAs are crucial for wool growth and curvature in goats.
November 2023 in “Animal Bioscience” miR-133a-3p and miR-145-5p help goat hair follicle stem cells differentiate by controlling NANOG and SOX9.
October 2023 in “Animal production science” Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
June 2023 in “Animal Bioscience” Vimentin and transthyretin proteins are linked to black coat color in sheep.
December 2022 in “Animal Biotechnology” The Orenburg goat breed has unique genetics that require more detailed research and careful breeding.
November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience” Adding methionine to a low-protein diet helps Angora rabbits grow better fur.
April 2021 in “Animal Bioscience” 5-Aminolevulinic acid can help chicken sperm move better at the right amount.
51 citations,
January 2004 in “Domestic animal endocrinology” Melatonin implants and long daylight hours alter the timing of hormone release and hair growth in mouflon sheep.
12 citations,
December 2020 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” EDA and EDAR are important for hair follicle development in cashmere goats and affect other related genes.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” A circular RNA helps cashmere goat hair cells become hair follicles by blocking a molecule to boost a gene important for hair growth.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts combined may effectively promote hair growth.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “Domestic Animal Endocrinology” Melatonin improved cashmere production in goats during the first cycle but had no lasting effects on the next cycle.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Gold thread implantation may help hair grow in humans and mice.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Tropical animal health and production” 
4 citations,
January 2010 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Sodium silicate helped mouse hair grow similarly to a known hair growth treatment.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” Certain genetic changes in the KAP22-1 gene are linked to better wool quality in Egyptian sheep.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Companion animal” Cats lose hair due to itching or health issues, needing various tests for diagnosis.
April 2024 in “Exploratory Animal and Medical Research” Sarcoptes mites cause severe skin issues in dogs, which can be fatal if untreated.
September 2023 in “Small animal advances” The kitten's skin infection was cured with medication in three weeks.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” Selamectin spot-on effectively treats scabies in rabbits.
June 2023 in “Small animal advances” A Chippiparai pup was successfully treated for scabies and a fungal infection using ivermectin and topical solutions.
April 2023 in “Tropical Animal Health and Production” Giving melatonin to sheep before the non-breeding season can improve their chances of reproducing in northwest Mexico.
February 2023 in “Laboratory Animal Research” Cudrania tricuspidata and Sargassum fusiforme extracts improved hair growth in mice by affecting growth-related genes.