5 citations
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September 2006 in “Natural medicines/Journal of natural medicines” Microscopic hair features can identify different Cauda Cervi species.
This study found that Nubian ibex have developed genetic adaptations in response to their desert environment, including enhanced skin barrier, DNA repair, viral response, and metabolism of toxic compounds.
5 citations
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January 1976 Under the conditions of this research, Leucaena was generally unpalatable for heifers, caused health issues like goitre and hair loss, and did not significantly increase fertility or productivity.
January 2019 in “University of Liverpool” This study found that equine eosinophilic granuloma and mast cell tumors exhibit distinct histological and molecular features, with eosinophilic granulomas showing more mineralization and mast cell tumors having unique macrophage activity.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation” In this study, exotic lice were found to be widespread among mule deer in California, with younger age classes and low blood selenium concentrations being significantly associated with infestation.
September 2020 in “Kocatepe Veterinary Journal” This study suggests that equine adipose tissue stem cells may be a promising option for cellular regenerative therapy in equines due to their differentiation capabilities and proliferation potential, but further molecular characterization is needed.
108 citations
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October 2009 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” Foals with Rhodococcus equi infection often have other health problems that lower their chances of survival.
15 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Epidermolysis bullosa in calves was not caused by mutations in the keratin genes bKRT5 and bKRT14.
60 citations
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July 1997 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” This study observed that northern elephant seals with skin disease had elevated pollutants like PCBs in their bodies, suggesting a potential link to the condition's unknown etiology.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Clinical case reports” The Hotz-Celsus surgery successfully fixed inward-turning eyelids in cattle.
August 2025 in “Preprints.org” In this case study, a female bison calf's generalized dermatitis caused by mixed staphylococcal infection improved with targeted treatment, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and careful health management in wildlife conservation.
This index reviews the clinical examination of farm animals and reports no new research findings.
July 2023 in “Turkish journal of veterinary research” This study investigated the hair structure of wild pigs in the Balıkesir region using stereomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, finding distinct bifurcation patterns, but concluded that pig bristles used in brushes likely wouldn't retain these features, complicating species identification.
January 2022 in “Archiv für Tierzucht” This study found that EPHA4 and Ephrin A3 genes are differentially expressed during hair follicle development in fine-wool sheep, suggesting roles in follicle regeneration and density.
November 2021 in “Folia Microbiologica” This study documented the first confirmed infections of Trichophyton bullosum in donkeys in Africa, indicating equines as primary hosts and highlighting the potential underestimation of this pathogen's prevalence.
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April 2025 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study evaluated genetic diversity and morphological trait-associated genes in 897 animals from 14 African sheep breeds, finding the lowest genomic heterozygosity in Zulu sheep and the highest in Merino, with genetic analysis revealing associations between specific morphological traits and certain genes.
19 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists” This study found that the alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba exhibited dose-dependent antianaphylactic effects in animal models, possibly due to membrane stabilization and reduced histamine release.
6 citations
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July 2021 in “The anatomical record” This study described the diverse vibrissal follicle anatomy in fetuses of three cetacean species and observed species-specific differences, supporting further investigation into vibrissal form and function across cetaceans.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Pathology” In this case report, veterinarians observed a 16-year-old mare with symptoms including chronic weight loss, pruritus, muscle atrophy, and lameness, which gradually progressed to neurological issues despite initial treatment.
10 citations
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This study reports that the white rhinoceros has a unique integumentary structure among large herbivores, characterized by thick epidermis, organized collagen bundles, and the presence of coiled sweat glands.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study reports that variation in the ovine TCHH gene may influence wool fibre curvature, with specific gene variants affecting the mean fibre curvature in sheep.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal/Maǧallaẗ Asyūṭ al-ṭibiyyaẗ al-baytariyyaẗ” This study in Aswan governorate reported that emaciated cattle showed decreased blood cell counts and serum minerals, as well as elevated liver enzymes, possibly associated with parasitic infections.
May 2024 in “Animal genetics” The researchers investigated a Maine Coon cat with suspected classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and discovered a heterozygous deletion in the COL5A1 gene, underscoring the value of whole-genome sequencing for precise veterinary diagnostics.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” In this case study, a miniature donkey with multisystemic eosinophilic epitheliotropic disease was euthanized due to laminitis despite treatment for pruritus, inappetence, hypertriglyceridemia, and alopecia.
6 citations
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September 2016 in “American journal of medical and biological research” In this study, researchers found that the thickness of various skin layers in Bos indicus cattle varied significantly by body region, with the neck and shoulder being thickest, and that male skin might be more suited for quality leather production compared to female skin.
February 2026 in “Pakistan Veterinary Journal” In this study of White cashmere goat ewes and their offspring in Tibet, selenium and vitamin E supplementation improved antioxidant capacity and serum biochemical indices and enhanced secondary hair follicle development in lambs, but did not significantly alter fecal microbiota composition.
2 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This case report presents the first known instance of cutaneous lymphoma in a nondomestic bovid, documented in a 13-year-old addax.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Parasitology Research” This case study reports the first clinical case of besnoitiosis in two donkeys in Italy, suggesting a wider distribution of the disease in European equids than previously expected.
January 2013 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This study demonstrates that the CRISPR-Cas9 system can be used to successfully edit genes in large mammals, such as Cashmere goats, creating a valuable model for research on EDAR gene-related phenotypes.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study mapped copy number variations in Chinese fine-wool sheep, identifying regions linked to important traits like milk production and growth, and highlighting a strong selection signal at the RXFP2 gene.