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July 2019 in “PeerJ” This study found that the vitamin D receptor plays a crucial role in hair follicle development in cashmere goats by regulating signaling pathways in dermal papilla cells.
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September 2017 in “Genes” This study found that in Merino-Southdown cross sheep, the presence of the C variant of the KRTAP26-1 gene was associated with higher wool quality, including increased wool yield and staple length.
August 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study identified 22 genetic loci potentially linked to body weight and wool traits in Ordos fine-wool sheep, highlighting six candidate genes that could be pivotal in understanding and improving these economically important characteristics.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine” This study found that injecting melatonin in female goats did not significantly affect follicle characteristics but did improve cashmere yield, potentially by enhancing secondary follicle growth and extending the cashmere growth period.
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April 1987 in “Brain Research” This study suggests that hair-follicle afferent axons can be presynaptically inhibited by boutons containing the enzyme glutamic acid decarboxylase, which is linked to the synthesis of γ-aminobutyric acid.
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November 2017 in “Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences” This study found that mutations in certain keratin genes significantly affect wool traits in Chinese Merino sheep, suggesting these genes could be important for sheep breeding to improve wool quality.
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” This study found that a single application of 0.1% aqueous benzalkonium chloride solution effectively treated dermatomycosis caused by Trichophyton species in guinea pigs.
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February 2002 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that intracorneal vacuoles were common in various parakeratotic skin diseases in dogs, but large vacuoles were exclusively observed in congenital follicular parakeratosis.
January 2018 in “Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna)” This study reports a case where Geotricum candidum caused skin lesions in a horse following long-term corticosteroid and antibiotic use, highlighting the importance of prompt veterinary consultation for dermatitis diagnosis.
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May 1981 in “Journal of Animal Science” The researchers concluded that while swine hair mineral content is influenced by dietary levels, the variability and interaction between minerals suggest it may not be a reliable indicator of an animal's overall mineral composition.