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November 2019 in “Damanhour Journal of Veterinary Sciences” This study observed that mixed breed cows with alopecia, ill-thrift, and infertility had significant decreases in serum copper, zinc, calcium, inorganic phosphorus, and magnesium, alongside signs of anemia.
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August 1978 in “Australian Veterinary Journal” In this study, a sole diet of Leucaena leucocephala caused hypothyroidism and poor weight gain in steers, but mineral supplementation improved some symptoms without normalizing thyroid hormone levels.
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April 2015 in “Transboundary and Emerging Diseases” This report describes an outbreak of catheter-related infections by ESBL-producing E. coli in calves at an animal teaching hospital, highlighting the risk of these strains becoming nosocomial and increasing mortality and antibiotic use.
April 2021 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” This study examined the age-related changes in the dermal structure of goat skin, providing baseline data on its histomorphology, histochemistry, and histoenzymology.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science” This study describes the successful treatment of erythema multiforme in a young Central American tapir with a combination of wound care, silver sulfadiazine cream, and oral prednisolone, emphasizing the importance of diagnostic testing for vesicular dermatitis syndromes in tapirs.
January 2026 in “BMC Veterinary Research” The researchers reported finding a recessive nonsense variant in the EGFR gene responsible for perinatal lethality in the "Blonde d'Aquitaine" cattle breed, prompting the development of a screening test to help eradicate this genetic flaw.
This study mapped genome-wide copy number variations in Chinese indigenous fine-wool sheep, providing a valuable genetic resource for researching complex traits and genetic diversity in this species.
In this study, researchers identified an elite germplasm of the medicinal plant Eclipta alba, known for its liver disease benefits, with higher growth, yield, and wedelolactone content, suitable for large-scale cultivation to reduce strain on wild populations.
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January 2021 in “BMC Genomics” This study mapped genomic copy number variation in Chinese fine-wool sheep, identifying genes involved in sensory perception, nutrient metabolism, growth, and development, and highlighting significant selection on the RXFP2 gene.
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May 1972 in “Canadian journal of zoology” This study describes the pelage cycle, hair types, and molt patterns in black-tailed deer, highlighting significant differences in hair properties among various developmental stages and populations.
Anesthetizing walruses is difficult and risky due to their size and sudden health changes.
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June 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology” This case report describes a presumptive case of ichthyosis fetalis in a cross-bred lamb and highlights the need for this rare condition in sheep to be considered by veterinarians in the differential diagnosis of dermatopathies.
March 2026 in “Mammalogy Notes” In this report, the sighting of a maned wolf in a rural area of Brazil with severe hair loss, likely due to alopecia, was documented, and it was suspected that the condition resulted from disease transmission from domestic dogs.
October 2023 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” This study investigated the TG5 gene polymorphism in Lithuanian beef cattle, finding that the CC genotype is associated with higher productivity traits, such as live weight and carcass weight, compared to other genotypes, and noted a statistically significant impact on these traits.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” In this study, researchers identified genes IRF2BP2 and EGFR as key to understanding double-coated fleece formation in Hetian sheep, offering insights that may advance machine learning-driven multi-omics selection models in sheep breeding.
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January 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study reports that epidermal neural crest stem cells from dogs (cEPI-NCSC) can generate neural crest derivatives and may offer a new cell-based therapy for canine spinal cord injury, with potential as a model for human treatments.
This study constructed a genomic map of copy number variations in fine-wool sheep, revealing their potential impact on traits like growth, nutrient metabolism, and susceptibility to selection pressures.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo shouyi xuebao” In this study, significant differences in the expression of type I IRS keratin genes were observed in the groins of three sheep breeds during wool growth, related to hair follicle density.
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October 2010 in “2010 3rd International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Informatics” This study successfully cloned and characterized the LEF-1 gene from Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goats, potentially aiding efforts to enhance cashmere production through genetic modification.
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January 2017 in “Ciência Rural” This case report highlights that equine multisystemic eosinophilic epitheliotropic disease should be considered in horses presenting with skin lesions and gastrointestinal symptoms, as illustrated by the progression in a 5-year-old horse despite treatment.
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January 2012 in “Ancient Science of Life” This study found that the ethanol extract of Eclipta alba significantly reduced gastric lesions and enhanced gastroprotective activity in ulcer-induced rats, suggesting potent antisecretory effects potentially linked to antioxidant properties.
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June 2013 in “Herba Polonica” This study found that a methanolic extract of Elephantopus scaber leaves significantly promoted hair growth in rats, suggesting it may have beneficial effects for hair treatment.
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January 2020 in “Progressive Agriculture” This study found that three weekly injections of long-acting tetracycline effectively treated generalized bovine dermatophilosis in a buffalo dairy farm.
May 2021 in “Veterinarìâ, tehnologìï tvarinnictva ta prirodokoristuvannâ” This study found 100% efficacy in treating psoroptosis in sheep and wild goats using macrolide injections "Iveron-10" and "Dectomax," complemented by "Butox-50" bathing in sheep, though infestation initially affected all animals with varied severity.
February 2023 in “Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi dergisi” This case report is the first to document ethylene glycol toxicity in livestock calves in Türkiye, providing insights into clinical signs and pathological findings associated with this type of poisoning.
January 1996 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES” This study examined the skin structure of European Brown Bears, finding that the thickest skin is on the back and the thinnest on the ventral abdomen, with distinct layers and fiber networks.
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June 2021 in “Primates” This study found that wild geladas in Ethiopian crop areas experienced higher levels of human disturbance and health issues, such as increased parasitic infections, compared to those in pasture areas.
February 2026 in “Small Ruminant Research” This study found that specific genetic variations in the IRF2BP2 gene influence fleece structure in sheep, with one variant completely determining coat type and another significantly modifying fiber characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving fleece quality through selective breeding.
This paper offers detailed tables of genotypic and phenotypic data on horses, including markers, variants, and haplotypes, but reports no new research results.
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August 2007 in “Zoonoses and Public Health” This study documented clinical cases of dermatophytosis in two free-ranging southern chamois in the Eastern Pyrenees, with Trichophyton mentagrophytes identified in both animals.